Structure and Governance

Structure

To view the structure of BASES, .pdf document click here.

The general management of the affairs of the Association shall be directed by a Board, which shall meet normally not less than five times a year and, when complete, shall consist of the Chair, a Chair-Elect (in the year preceding office), Chair of the Division of Sport and Performance, Chair of the Division of Physical Activity for Health, Chair of the Division of Education and Professional Development, Executive Officer and normally two non-executive directors (appointed by the Board). The Board can co-opt additional members. The Elected Officers shall normally hold office for a two year period until the conclusion of the AGM two years after their election and will be eligible for re-election. The Board will report annually to the members via an Annual Report. The members of the Board (excluding co-opted members) will be appointed directors of the Association.

The Operational Group is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Association and is accountable to the BASES Board. It is made up of the Executive Officer (Chair), Office Manager and BASES employed staff. Its main areas of responsibility are to: Assist the Board, Divisions and other BASES Committees to action the strategy developed by the Board; Prepare operational reports for the Board; Oversee the operational management of the Association; and Provide a high quality interface between BASES, its members and key stakeholders.

Chair's Committee

This committee exists primarily as a forum to review the performance of the Executive Officer and the BASES Operational Group. It is made up of the BASES Chair and two non-executive Directors.

BASES has three Divisions, which exist to contribute to the management of BASES by implementing the strategy developed by the Board.

The Division of Education and Professional Development promotes good practice in education and provide a framework for continued professional development within the sport and exercise sciences.

The Division of Physical Activity for Health provides a forum for exercise scientists whose work involves them in physical activity, exercise and health settings. It is devoted to furthering the development of exercise science, both as a body of knowledge and skills and as a profession.

The Division of Sport and Performance provide a forum for sport scientists and is devoted to furthering the development of sport science, both as a body of knowledge and skills and as a profession.

• The Student Advisory Group - represents the interests of sport and exercise sciences students.
• The Workshop Committee - promotes and facilitates good practice in all aspects of education, training and professional development for those within sport and exercise sciences, and organises a programme of high quality education workshops.
• The Accreditation Committee - manages the BASES Accreditation scheme.
• The Awards Committee - manages all awards and international travel grants.

Interest Groups provide an active forum for focused discussion, activity, and debate among BASES members and guests who share an interest in an identified area.

Within your institution there should be a BASES Network Rep whose role is to promote and publicise BASES and its activities. If you are interested in learning more about BASES or getting your institution more involved, then talk to your network rep about establishing a student group within your institution or simply organising a presentation or workshop.

BASES aims to have a BASES University Student Representative at every University offering a sport and exercise science course. The main role of a BASES University Student Rep is to publicise BASES’ activities to postgraduates and undergraduates and increase membership.

Governance

BASES is governed in accordance with the set of principles outlined in its .pdf document Memorandum and Articles of Association.

BASES is also governed by .pdf document "The Rules", which means regulations, not covered in the articles, governing the Association's internal affairs. The Board has the power to make or alter the Rules, provided such new regulations or alterations are approved retrospectively at the next available quorate general meeting by a simple majority.