Ensuring Excellence in
Strength & Conditioning
The ASCA is the accrediting body for strength and conditioning coaches in Australia
as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission and its high performance division the Australian Institute of Sport.
As a not-for-profit association and the peak industry body,
the ASCA aims to ensure and enhance quality-assured strength and conditioning coaches.
I want to
become
accredited
Learn more about the many available pathways to become an ASCA accredited S&C coach.
I want to
Update my
current accreditation
Learn how to reaccredit or level up your current ASCA accreditation.
I want to
Find
Industry Resources
Looking for industry resources and events? We have you covered with many PD resources and options.
Official
Equipment & Flooring Partner
of the ASCA
Official
Education Partner
of the ASCA
2026 ASCA International Conference on
Applied Strength & Conditioning
Brisbane | 6-7 November
What makes
ASCA accreditation different?
The role of the S&C coach is to improve athletic performance through safe and effective design, implementation and monitoring of training programs.
ASCA coaches reach a high level of competency not only through education, but also:
In-Field
Experience
& Mentorship
Each level of ASCA accreditation ensures coaches gain a high level of hands on in-field experience, supervised and mentored by qualified and experienced S&C coaches.
Reaccreditation &
Professional Development
Requirements
All levels of accreditation must be reaccredited every 2 years with both practical and professional development requirements to be met.
Strict Integrity &
Compliancy
Requirements
Coaches accredited with the ASCA must meet stringent compliancy and Sport Integrity Australia certification requirements.
Membership
Membership is open to coaches and S&C enthusiasts alike.
Gain access to resources, the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, member benefits and exclusive discounts by becoming a member today.
Standard
Membership
- Renewal = $125 annually
- Open to any person interested in increasing their knowledge, abilities or resources in the field of S&C. ASCA members are kept on the cutting edge of the S&C profession.
Student
Membership
- Renewal = $85 annually
- Student Membership Subscribers are required to provide a copy of a current student ID inclusive of expiry date upon registration and renewal.
International
Membership
- Renewal = $65 annually
- Open to any person who resides outside of Australia wishing to access the Journal of Australian S&C and has interest in increasing their knowledge and resources in the field of S&C.
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