Accreditation
Renew your Accreditation
Please complete the form if you were previously accredited under the SIIPA scheme and your accreditation has expired within the last 12 months, or is due to expire within the next 6 months.
To complete your reapplication, please answer all of the questions in the form and upload the CPD Log with your details.ISESA Professional Accreditation
A central aspect of the mission of the ISESA is the development of accreditation pathways for Sport and Exercise Scientists in Ireland.
We are currently working to develop pathways and various forms of accreditation for those working in Exercise Science and in Sport Science and more will be shared as we progress with this work throughout 2024 and 2025.
As of January 2024, ISESA has taken over the responsibility of the Sport Ireland Institute Professional Accreditation (SIIPA) programme, which has been in place since 2006.
The ISESA is accepting applications for the ISESA Professional Accreditation programme from sport scientists. Professional Accreditation is the minimum accepted standard for individuals who wish to work with Irish high performance athletes, coaches and programmes. It is the minimum standard that is necessary for independent, autonomous practice as an applied practitioner within high performance and requires applicants to have professional knowledge to Level 9 qualification in the area of Sport Science. Professional Accreditation will be awarded to those who are considered to meet the four key elements:
Underpinning professional knowledge.
Elite sport understanding and context.
Ability to apply knowledge to make a difference.
The personal skills to bring about the required change.
Successful applicants can use the term
ISESA Professional Accreditation.
Who can apply?
This current programme of accreditation is open to sport scientists who
- have completed a Sport Science related Level 9 qualification, and
- have acquired at least 200 days (or 1,600 hours) of work experience within high performance sport.
Over the coming months the ISESA will be working on developing additional accreditation pathways and programmes for Sport and Exercise Scientists.
How do I apply?
Applications for ISESA Professional Accreditation can be submitted online by completing all sections of the online application form.
All details pertaining to the application can be found in the ISESA Professional Accreditation Guidelines document.
Applicants need to complete the following when applying:
Submit details of current/recent support work within elite sport (clearly identify 200 days or 1600 hours of work experience).
Please download and complete the Work Experience Time Sheet and then upload it. (Please don’t request access to the file.)Upload certified copies of all relevant qualifications.
Upload your written case study, following the set guidelines and word length.
Here are two very good examples of a case study:
Upload one document, containing three reference letters using the provided template. Each reference needs to be dated and signed by the respective referee. (Please download the file first and then edit it. Please don’t request access to this file.)
Upload a copy of your SEPA transfer of the ISESA Accreditation Fee to the ISESA Account. (see Guidelines for bank details)
Agree to comply with ISESA’s Professional Member Code of Conduct. This can be found here.
There are two deadlines each year which are April 1st and October 1st.
For any queries, please email ISESA at info@isesa.ie.
Need more information? Explore our FAQs for common questions.