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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. The dates are Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st November so if you’re wanting to get involved as a Sponsor then please email Vanessa at National Manager
S&C Practitioner Conference 2025
As we have previously done, we are delighted to be able to host another S&C Practitioner Conference alongside and in conjunction with the SESNZ Conference in Auckland in November. This will be held on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at the Massey University Recreation Centre, Auckland.
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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.
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two-year study into head collisions in junior rugby and the potential of World Rugby-sanctioned head gear to reduce impacts.
SESNZ's Chair, University of Canterbury Lecturer Professor Nick Draper is leading a study around the design of headgear and what we can do to make it safer for our players. Nick will be working with Waihora Rugby Football Club's Under 16 Boys team and Prebbleton Rugby...
Research to Practice 2022 – Super Earlybird Close this Week! 📣 Save $200
Save $200 off the standard registration costs for the sports and exercise science event of the year!https://essa.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4d78d819b14442ecbabe6e49a&id=4f19b6628a&e=82705b8ffd Why register now? Save $200 off the full registration...
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