Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) was recognised by the Federal Government as an independent specialty in Australia, in May 2007. Recognition (or Vocational Registration) in New Zealand was attained in 1999. The ACSP is currently seeking accreditation as the approved provider of training and assessment and is optimistic that this will be finalized by the end of 2008.

There are many exciting opportunities when considering a career in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Sport and Exercise Medicine involves the care of people who exercise at all levels and of all ages. It encompasses a broad range of skills from management of acute or chronic exercise related injuries, the management of medical problems associated with sport and exercise, doping related issues, as well as exercise prescription for both healthy people and those suffering from chronic illness. Team care, at both an elite and community level and which may involve on-field management, touring with team and administrative work, is commonly performed by Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians (SEM Physicians) who are Fellows of Australasian College of Sports Physicians (ACSP). This is a very rewarding, ‘hands on’ specialty.

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