Professional and specialist organisations

AUSactive, opens in a new tab is Australia’s peak body for the exercise and active health sector. Their goal is to activate Australians to move more, to improve national preventative health outcomes, and share this goal with everyone across the sector: with individuals and businesses, and across modalities ranging from gym classes to yoga, Pilates, aqua, and functional fitness.

The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, opens in a new tab (ACSEP) is the pre-eminent professional body representing Sport and Exercise Physicians and Sport and Exercise Medicine in Australasia. The ACSEP is dedicated to providing a robust training experience for its Registrars while advancing the skills of its members through evidence-based practice.

The Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association, opens in a new tab (ANZSLA) is the premier not-for-profit sports law organisation in the Australasian region.  Formed in 1990, ANZSLA now has a membership that includes lawyers, administrators, academics, government representatives and students.

Mission - To provide education, advocacy and networking opportunities about legal issues in sport in Australia and New Zealand. Vision - To lead, inform and inspire interest in legal issues in sport.

The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, opens in a new tab (ACHPER) is the leading professional association representing teachers and other professionals working in the fields of health and physical education.

The purpose of ACHPER is to promote active and healthy living for all Australians through education and professional practice. ACHPER also provides programs and services that support continuing development of knowledge, skills and professional practice, focussing primarily on health education, physical education and recreation.

The Australian Psychological Society, opens in a new tab (APS) is the peak body for psychology members in Australia. They are a progressive voice dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the population.

The Australian Society for Sports History, opens in a new tab (ASSH) is one of the largest sports history organisations in the world. It aims to promote, stimulate and encourage discussion, study, research, and publications on sporting traditions with special reference to Australia.

The Australian Sports Professionals Association, opens in a new tab (ASPA) is an industry association for individuals who work, volunteer or study in Australian sport—from club volunteers and paid administrators of small state/territory sports to CEOs and Board members of large national sports. It has been set up by the industry, for the industry.

The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association, opens in a new tab (ASCA) serves as the official accrediting body for strength and conditioning coaches in Australia. They are dedicated to advancing the field of strength and conditioning by offering comprehensive professional development and coach education programs designed to cater to coaches of all experience levels.

Exercise & Sports Science Australia, opens in a new tab (ESSA) is a peak professional organisation representing about 11,000 members, including student members. They are committed to establishing, promoting and representing the career paths of tertiary-trained exercise and sports science practitioners including Accredited Exercise Physiologists, Accredited Exercise Scientists, Accredited Sports Scientists, and Accredited High Performance Managers.

Vision - All Australians use exercise and sports science to improve their health and performance. Purpose - Provide industry leadership through advocacy, research, education and regulation to support exercise and sports science professionals and the Australian community in becoming a more active nation.

Pride in Sport, opens in a new tab is a national not-for-profit sporting inclusion program specifically designed to assist sporting organisations at all levels with the inclusion of employees, athletes, volunteers and spectators with diverse genders and sexualities.

Sports Dietitians Australia, opens in a new tab (SDA) is Australia’s peak professional body for dietitians specialising in sports nutrition.

Vision - For Accredited Sports Dietitians to be leaders in health and performance through sports nutrition. Mission -To enhance the performance and health of all by supporting, educating and advocating the role of Sports Dietitians.

Sports Environment Alliance, opens in a new tab (SEA) is a not-for-profit organisation, with a purpose to lead, educate and empower the sport ecosystem to take action for and influence a sustainable and regenerative future.

The Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand, opens in a new tab was founded in November 1995. The principal aim of SMAANZ is to encourage scholarly inquiry into sport management related research and to provide the opportunity to present results from this research.

Sports Medicine Australia, opens in a new tab is the peak multidisciplinary body for sports medicine, sports science and physical activity in Australia. They represent the many professionals involved in these fields, from medical practitioners and allied health professionals to sports trainers, academics, teachers and others.

Vision - Enhanced health outcomes for all Australians through knowledge, training and safe participation in sport, exercise and physical activity. Mission - To act as Australia’s peak multidisciplinary authority for sports medicine, sports science and physical activity.