Accreditation

SESNZ has developed an accreditation and quality assurance scheme for professionals working within the field of sport and exercise science.

This scheme enables professionals to be recognised for their expertise by those outside this field, to ensure appropriate levels of professionalism and safety for the public, and align our field with other professions.

Accreditation fields

*Registered Exercise and Sports Scientists (RESS)* UNDER REVIEW

  • Use exercise to improve health, well being and fitness

Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEP)

  • Use exercise to help manage chronic conditions, disability and injuries
  • Head to CEPNZ for more information

Accredited Exercise and Sport Scientists (AESSP)

  • ON HOLD and UNDER REVIEW
New Zealand Strength and Conditioning Association (NZSCA)

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Professional Standards and Continuing professional development

This scheme, established by SESNZ over a decade ago, sets minimum standards for both qualifications and competence. The standards were established using recognised discipline experts from within SESNZ membership, including practitioners and academics and approved by the SESNZ Board after consultation with the wider SESNZ membership and interested third parties.

SESNZ recognises accreditation needs to accommodate those already working within the field, and those currently studying.

Further to our alignment with ESSA we have adopted a similar Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme for our accredited members.  You will find the guidelines on the point system and logbook here.

All accredited professionals need to accrue 20 points annually (inclusive of a minimum 15 points from Further Education).

If you have any questions please contact us at natmanager@sesnz.org.nz and we will answer as soon as possible.

See all outlines, examples & templates

Applicants are required to complete the application forms and provide all evidence listed along with payment to SESNZ.
Applicants may apply for accreditation in more than one discipline but must ensure all the discipline competency requirements are met.