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. 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 now 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 Masters Level in the area of Sport Science. Professional Accreditation will be awarded to those who are considered to meet the four key elements: 

  1. Underpinning professional knowledge.

  2. Elite sport understanding and context.

  3. Ability to apply knowledge to make a difference.

  4. 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 relevant Sport Science related Masters level degree and have 200 days (1,600 hours) experience working within high performance post-Masters. 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:

  1. Submit details of current/recent support work within elite sport (clearly identify 200 days or 1600 hours of work experience).
    Please complete the Work Experience Time Sheet and upload it.

  2. Upload certified copies of all relevant qualifications.

  3. Upload a written case study, following the set guidelines and word length.

  4. Upload a written reference from a coach, one athlete, plus one other professional (3 in total).

  5. Upload a copy of your SEPA transfer of the ISESA Accreditation Fee to the ISESA Account. (see Guidelines for bank details)

  6. 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.