What is the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences?
The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) is the
professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. BASES is
a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in Cardiff No. 5385834. It was
formed in 1984 and its Mission is promoting excellence in sport and exercise
sciences.
What does BASES do?
BASES provides membership services to sport and exercise scientists and
service delivery to external bodies. The core activities of BASES are
to provide: quality assurance for the profession through an accreditation
scheme; Continuing Professional Development through conferences, workshops,
events and publications; a network through Interest Groups and Divisions.
How is BASES funded?
BASES is a non-profit making organisation. Its main sources of income
are membership fees and advertising. Financial statements can be viewed
in the annual reports.
What category of membership should I be?
BASES has different categories of membership for those studying the area,
for those with an interest in it and for those that have formal qualifications
in the area. Details can be found on our membership
webpages.
How do I join BASES?
You can join online today and pay by
credit/debit card. You can hand write the membership form and send by
post or you can Ring the BASES Office - 0113 2836162/63/64. Please have
your credit/debit card details ready.
To pay by Direct Debit the instruction to your Bank or Building Society
requires your signature, so joining online is not possible. Instead you
need to download the application form in word.
What benefits does membership give me?
You are joining the largest network of sport and exercise scientists in
the UK and there are many membership benefits
associated with BASES membership.
- Build your network and open doors to opportunities using the largest sport and exercise science network in the UK.
- Continue your professional development by attending BASES workshops, conferences.
- Work collectively to enhance the profile and professionalism of sport and exercise sciences.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest news, job vacancies and events with a weekly e-newsletter and quarterly magazine.
- Obtain professional recognition through BASES Accreditation for research and/or scientific support work.
- Secure international conference funding through the BASES international travel grants scheme.
- Save money with discounts on events, books, journals and professional indemnity insurance.
Can you help me find work experience?
We are aware of the large number of students looking for placements in
a range of popular careers but unfortunately this is not an area that
BASES can assist with. Please read our top
tips of finding work placements.
Do you have any information on careers in this field?
BASES has developed a guide, "A Guide
to Careers in Sport and Exercise Sciences" in association with
Human Kinetics. This 53-page guide provides information about choosing
courses, a comprehensive overview of careers and information on finding
a job.
I want advice on what university to study at. Can you help?
BASES, as an independent body cannot assist with specific questions about
choosing one University over another. However, with so many courses available
it is important that you consider which would be the best for you. To
help you with this decision, BASES has developed a guide to what
to look for in a sport and exercise science degree.
How do I become a sport psychologist?
Currently there are two types of 
qualification
and training routes to becoming a practising Sport and Exercise Psychologist.
Through BASES, individuals can become Accredited as Sport and Exercise
Psychologists and work within the guidelines of BASES. Through Full Membership
of the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology (DSEP) of the BPS, individuals
can become Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologists and follow the professional
guidelines and code of conduct of the BPS.
I am from the media and wish to speak to an expert in a certain area.
Can you help?
BASES has a media list of over 60 BASEs Accredited Sport and Exercise
Scientists. To access the list please contact one of our media
contacts.
I haven't found the answers I was hoping for. What should I do?
Please contact BASES (e-mail jbairstow@bases.org.uk;
tel +44 (0)113 2836162).
