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Upcoming Events
SESNZ Conference 2026 Venue Announced!
The SESNZ Board is very pleased to announce that the Annual Conference in 2026 is proudly hosted by Wintec. Work has already started on the Speaker invitations, accomodation and the venue spaces all across the beautiful city of Hamilton | Kirikiriroa in the North Island of New Zealand so if you need to bookmark this in your calendar then circle this date: Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th November 2026. We look forward to hosting you on behalf of Wintec and if you have any questions then please email natmanager@sesnz.org.nz
SESNZ Conference 2025
We were delighted to be hosted by Massey University, Auckland Campus, North Shore, Auckland and we warmly congratulate our truly gifted recipients of our four prizes this year. Have a wonderful Christmas break and we look forward to revealing the details of where our next Conference is held and if you are a Tertiary Institution and would like to host then contact Vanessa at natmanager@sesnz.org.nz
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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 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
The website for ICSESP is now live!
We are now part of an International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP). Take a look at the new website for all the information and benefits: https://icsesp.global/
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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