It is recommended each SA funded program or athlete has access to the following support staff:
SPORTS PHYSICIAN:
- Full medical practitioner registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- Fellowship of the Australian College of Sports Physicians (or equivalent).
PHYSIOTHERAPY:
Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy with a Masters/PhD in Sport Physiotherapy an advantage (but not essential).
- Must be a registered physiotherapist with the APA.
- Must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
MASSAGE THERAPY:
- Diploma of Remedial Massage (or equivalent qualifications in Myotherapy) AMT, AAMT, or registration with an equivalent professional association
- Eligible for all health fund provider numbers
PSYCHOLOGY:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology with a Masters/PhD in Sport Psychology.
- Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Eligible for membership of APS College of Sport Psychologists.
NUTRITION:
- Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Masters/PhD in a relevant discipline an advantage (but not essential).
- Must be a registered as an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with DAA.
- Must be an Accredited Sports Dietitian with SDA.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING:
- Tertiary qualifications in Sport Science/Strength and Conditioning with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline an advantage (but not essential).
- Eligible for Membership of ASCA Professional Coaches Association at the Professional level.
PHYSIOLOGY:
- Tertiary qualifications in Physiology or equivalent discipline with a Masters/PhD in Physiology preferred (but not essential).
- Eligible to meet employment requirements within the Australian SIS/SAS system.
- Follow NSSQA guidelines and meet their certification standards where applicable.
BIOMECHANICS:
- Tertiary qualifications in Biomechanics or equivalent discipline with a Masters/PhD in Biomechanics preferred (but not essential).
- Eligible to meet employment requirements within the Australian SIS/SAS system.
- Follow NSSQA guidelines and meet their certification standards where applicable.
- Personal Excellence:
- Tertiary qualifications in Education, Psychology, Career Guidance, Personal Development and/or another relevant area
- Eligible to meet employment requirements within the Australian SIS/SAS system.
- Eligibility for membership of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA).
SKILL ACQUISITION (OPTIONAL/BONUS DUE TO LIMITED NUMBER WITHIN SIS/SAS SYSTEM):
- Tertiary qualifications in Skill Acquisition or equivalent discipline with a Masters/PhD in Skill Acquisition preferred (but not essential).
- Eligible to meet employment requirements within the Australian SIS/SAS system.
