- A useful resource for finding jobs in the Exercise and Sport Sciences is here.
- Graduate prospects for Sport Science & Human Movement type graduates information here.
- BASES (the British partner of ESSA) provide a useful careers guide to potential students in the Exercise and Sport Sciences.
Fitness Australia (FA) is the national health and fitness industry association working for a fitter, healthier Australia. Fitness Australia is a not-for-profit, member-based association with over 1,100 registered fitness business members and 20,000 registered exercise professionals Australia-wide. Especially good for jobs if you have a cert III or IV in fitness.
Sports Dieticians Australia (SDA) is a professional organisation of dietitians specialising in the field of sports nutrition. SDA aims to provide up to date sports nutrition information based on sound scientific principles for both the general public and health professionals.
Exercise and Sport Sciences Australia (ESSA) is a professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners. Student memberships is cheap ($33 in 2010) and they provide useful resources, job listings, networking and conferences. And our very own Dr Kate Pumpa (El Presidento) is the ACT Chapter president.
What jobs can I expect in the end?
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Typical work places
- Hospitals
- Private practice
- GP clinics
- Community health
- Workplace ergonomics
- Workplace RTW
- ACT Health/The Canberra Hospital
- Faculty of Health Clinic
- UCNISS
- Fitsense Australia
- Succeed Personal Development
Sport Scientist
Typical work places
- University sports science labs
- Academies of sport
- Institutes of sport
- Professional sporting clubs
- Amateur sporting clubs
- ACTAS
- AIS
- Gyms
- UCNISS
- FitSense Australia
Coaching
Typical work places
- Institute based teams
- Professional teams
- Amateur sporting clubs
- Governing bodies
Other Common Options
- Corporate Health
- Education, PE Teacher
- Allied Health
- Personal Trainer
- Gym instructor
- Business owner
- Sales and marketing
