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ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry Course and Level 1 and 2 Re-accreditation

The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) has defined and approved a four-level hierarchical international anthropometry accreditation scheme, which is now taught in over 40 countries world-wide.

Its foundation principle is the objective maintenance of quality assurance of measurements by requiring that all levels of ISAK practitioner meet accuracy and reliability criteria in the form of end of course examinations and the completion of post course profiles.

In accordance with AIS Sports Science Sports Medicine Practitioner Minimum Standards, ISAK qualifications are considered essential for any performance support practitioners undertaking surface anthropometry assessments on athletes.

Registration

  • ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry Course
    11-13 September 2023
    Re-accreditation L1 and L2
    Wednesday 13 September 2023
  • Location
    Australian Institute of Sport
    Leverrier Street Bruce ACT
    Gold Room, Building 14
  • Course Instructor
    Gary Slater, AIS National Performance Support Systems
  • Registrations
    Registrations are now closed

Level 1 – Technician – Restricted Profile

A person who can demonstrate adequate precision in 4 base measures, 8 skinfolds, 6 girths and 3 breadths of the Restricted Profile as well a basic understanding of the theory of anthropometric applications.

Level 1 Anthropometry Course

Pre-requisites

  • None

Curriculum Structure

  • Total time 40 hours: 6 hours theory (available online in advance of the course), 18 hours in-course practical including the successful completion of a practical examination (80% minimum) in the presence of a Level 3 (Instructor) or Level 4 (Criterion) Anthropometrist. Additionally, 16 hours post-course practical time to collect 20 restricted profiles;
  • Have 4 months from the date of their practical examination to submit their 20 repeat profiles;
  • Candidates will have until the 13 January 2024 to submit the required 20 restricted profiles; and
  • Accreditation is valid for a period of 4 years.

Cost

Nil cost for participants engaged with the National Institute Network (NIN) and National Sporting Organisation (NSO).

Note: All attendees must cover their own transport and accommodation costs.

Level 1 and 2 Anthropometry Re-accreditation

Pre-requisites

  • Level 1 or 2 accreditation*

Curriculum Structure

  • Must attend a full day refresher course (13 September) which includes a review of protocols including any changes that may have occurred since their last accreditation and a practical examination (80% minimum) in the presence of a Level 3 (Instructor) or Level 4 (Criterion) Anthropometrist. Additionally, 16 hours post-course practical time to collect 20 restricted profiles;
  • Have 4 months from the date of their practical examination to submit their 20 repeat profiles;
  • Candidates will have until the 13 January 2024 to submit the required 20 restricted profiles; and
  • Accreditation is valid for a period of 4 years.

Cost

Nil cost for participants engaged with the National Institute Network (NIN) and National Sporting Organisation (NSO).

Note: All attendees must cover their own transport and accommodation costs.

*Candidates whose previous accreditation has expired for more than two years are ineligible for reaccreditation unless there is a medically certified reason for their not having been able to reaccredit within that entire period. Covid-19 may have limited reaccreditation over the last two years. If this has impacted you please reach out to discuss your specific circumstances. In the absence of that, candidates must redo the complete ISAK course if they wish to regain their accreditation.

"The instructors were fantastic and really knew the content. They were all very approachable as well as passionate about the content and quality assurance. They were also very helpful at sharing hints and tips to get the best possible measurement."

2022 course participant

More information

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Dress Requirements

Continuing Professional Development (CDP) points

Course registration includes

Cancellation by the organisers

Cancellation by candidate or failure to submit assessment

Course schedule

Special Dietary or Accessibility Requirements

Contact

For further information please contact performancesupport@ausport.gov.au

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