ESSA celebrates 30th anniversary of supporting health through exercise

February 2, 2021

This year, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) celebrates its 30th anniversary of encouraging all Australians to use exercise and sports science to improve their health, both physically and mentally, and their performance.

Founded in 1991, ESSA is a professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners.

ESSA Chief Executive, Anita Hobson-Powell notes “in terms of professions we are still relatively young yet the impact we have had on the lives and overall well-being of Australians is powerful and lasting. Our accredited professionals are changing lives every day, and I don’t say that lightly. The profound work our industry performs can be, in some instances, lifesaving.

“ESSA as an organisation provides 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. Our key goal is to continue to raise the profile of our profession and embed expert exercise prescription as part of standard health care and disease management.

Hobson-Powell adds “as part of the celebrations, ESSA will be sharing 30 stories throughout the year to commemorate the impact the exercise and sports science industry and its professionals have had on our communities, and how they have benefited the health landscape in Australia.

“We will be sharing a variety of stories ranging from pivotal moments in our industry, inspiring clients, ESSA professionals raising the profile and more. We look forward to sharing these with you all.

“The first story will reflect back on an interview with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and his team who provide exercise therapy for spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. Their clientele achieves amazing recovery outcomes, including that of paralysed motocross riders and ex-NRL superstars.

“Every day in our national office, we are lucky to hear about the passionate individuals who are either working within this industry or their clients who are using the power of exercise and physical activity to benefit their lives. It’s inspiring.”

To follow ESSA’s 30th anniversary journey go to www.essa.org.au/Public/ESSA_30_Years.aspx

27th January 2021 - ESSA encourages parents to introduce positive exercise habits outside of school activities

17th November 2020 - ESSA partners with 10,000 Steps to encourage participation in the After Work Walk campaign

3rd November 2020 - ESSA releases free ebook promoting physical activity benefits for older adults

13th August 2020 - ESSA releases free eBook promoting physical activity benefits for Australian children

16th June 2020 - ESSA highlights the importance of movement for men’s mental health

10th June 2020 - ESSA urges a considered return to the gym

19th May 2020 - ESSA highlights the importance of movement this Exercise Right Week

23rd March 2020 - ESSA launches campaign promoting physical activity during COVID-19

14th January 2020 - ESSA delivers government subsidised classes to older Australians

24th December 2019 - ESSA highlights the benefits of staying active over the festive season

3rd September 2019 - ESSA highlights the power of exercise this Women’s Health Week

11th June 2019 - ESSA highlights the importance of movement this Men’s Health Week

29th May 2019 - ESSA launches Reconciliation Action Plan during National Reconciliation Week

10th May 2019 - ESSA focuses on Active Ageing during Exercise Right Week 2019

21st March 2019 - ESSA highlights the role of physical activity in closing the health gap for Indigenous populations

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