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Upcoming Events
SESNZ Conference 2025
This year we’re heading back up to the other end of the country. We are delighted to be hosted by Massey University, Albany Campus, North Shore, Auckland. Dates are soon to be finalised in November so if you’re wanting to get involved as a Sponsor then please email Vanessa at National Manager
Practitioner Conference 2025
As we have previously done, we are delighted to be able to continue our warm relationship with SPRINZ by delivering another Practitioner Conference alongside and in conjunction with the SESNZ Conference in Auckland in November. Details will be posted here as soon as they are finalised for both so do keep November 2025 free.
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Registered Exercise Sports Scientist
As a recent graduate, you can begin your pathway to accreditation by becoming a Registered Exercise Sports Scientist (RESS) level 1.
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Accredited exercise physiologists (AEP) specialise in clinical exercise interventions for a broad range of people at risk of developing, or have existing, medical conditions and injuries.
Accredited Exercise and Sport Science Practitioner
Accredited Exercise and Sport Science practitioners (AESSP) are highly experienced practitioners with advanced knowledge, skills and expertise in exercise and sports science.
Strength and conditioning accreditation
The New Zealand Strength and Conditioning Association (NZSCA) has been set up under the umbrella of SESNZ, to support New Zealand’s growing strength and conditioning community.
Latest News
Canterbury Based ExPhys Grad. Students
We have been given a very kind offer from one of our accredited Exercise Physiologists for you to complete your Neuro hours with MS and Parkinson's here in Christchurch. Please email natmanager@sesnz.org.nz and Vanessa will organise this for you.
PG Webinar Series – further details
Ben Wright Can plant and milk proteins improve cardiovascular disease risk factors? The current prevalence of raised blood pressure in Aotearoa New Zealand sits at 22.5% (approx. 900,00 people) of the population, with over 700,000 of those being medicated via...
August Post-Grad. Student Webinar
Our August PG Webinar will be held at Lincoln University. We have two PhD students sharing their research. Thursday 22nd of August 7pm Lincoln University GYM 01 Online Teams meeting ID: 485 809 298 400 Password: cY5JQe Flyer details...