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36th Annual SESNZ Conference 2026 Venue Announced!
The SESNZ Board is very pleased to announce that the 36th 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 2026
We are delighted to be hosted by Wintec, City Campus, Kirirkiriroa | Hamilton and we look forward to welcoming you. Abstracts are open for another two weeks as are Earlybird tickets. Speakers are added to the website Speaker page as they are confirmed so keep looking to stay up to date.
New NZSCA Accreditation Process - NOW LIVE
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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.
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NZ + PI S&C Coach Work Conditions Survey for practitioners
Hi, my name is Bennett Jones and I am a Masters Student at the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health (Otago Polytechnic) in Dunedin, New Zealand. I have put together a research project exploring the work conditions of Strength & Conditioning Coaches in New...
SESNZ Conference dates announced
We are delighted to announce that our annual Conference will be held on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November 2019 kindly hosted by Massey University, Palmerston North. We will be providing updates here of Keynote Speakers and other information as it comes to hand.
ESSA Media Release: ESSA stays committed to the continuous progress of exercise and the benefits for mental illness
Please find the attached ESSA media release for distribution here.
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