ESSA AES case studies
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ESSA Accreditation is offered by Exercise & Sports Science Australia, the body that describes itself as the nation's leading voice on exercise and sports science. Accreditation is presented by ESSA as formal recognition of your degree, knowledge and expertise, intended to unlock a greater range of employment opportunities. It is aimed at graduates and practitioners in exercise and sports science who want their qualifications and skills recognised against professional standards, and at universities seeking course accreditation that demonstrates commitment to quality education, professional standards and best practice. Candidates typically work through ESSA's accreditation pathway alongside membership, which ESSA frames as support at every stage of a career, and professional development, which provides evidence-based resources and CPD. The ESSA AES case studies are 5 cases and about 2,606 words.
1The Hypertensive New Client at the Big-Box Gym
Marcus is a newly certified AES working at a large commercial gym. A 52-year-old man, Dev, signs up for a 10-session personal training package and is assigned to Marcus.
587 words, about 3 min2The Injured Collegiate Sprinter and the Coach's Timeline
Priya is an AES contracted by a university track program. A 20-year-old sprinter, Jordan, sustained a grade 2 hamstring strain 12 days ago, confirmed by the team physician.
517 words, about 3 min3The Weight-Cut Request Before Weigh-Ins
Derek is an AES working with a 17-year-old high school wrestler, Sam, who competes at 152 lb. Sam currently weighs 160 lb with about 10 days until the qualifying meet.
525 words, about 3 min4The Client with Knee Pain Who Wants to Skip Referral
Lena is an AES at a community fitness center. A 44-year-old new client, Rob, has been training with her for three weeks.
491 words, about 2 min5The Client Requesting a Supplement Protocol
Andre is an AES whose 29-year-old client, Tasha, is training for her first powerlifting meet in 12 weeks. She asks Andre to recommend a "stack" she saw online: a pre-workout with a proprietary blend, a fat burner, and a testosterone-support product.
486 words, about 2 min