Physical Activity of Health Division Student Representative - This individual sits on two committees - the Division of Physical Activity for Health (normally meets not less than five times per year) and the Student Advisory Group (normally meets once or twice per year). The role is to represent the interests of Physical Activity for Health students.

Sport and Performance Division Chair - This individual will lead the Division, be a member of the Board which meets monthly and meet with the Division normally not less than five times per year. The role is to provide leadership to the rest of the Division and 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.

Sport and Performance Division Workshop Representative - This individual sits on two committees - the Division of Sport and Performance (normally meets not less than five times per year) and the Workshop Committee (normally meets twice per year). The role is to organise a programme of high quality education workshops in sport and performance.

Sport and Performance Division Research Representative - This individual sits on the Division of Sport and Performance (normally meets not less than five times per year). The role is to promote research in sport and performance.

Sport and Performance Division Student Representative - This individual sits on two committees - the Division of Sport and Performance (normally meets not less than five times per year) and the Student Advisory Group (normally meets once or twice per year). The role is to represent the interests of sport and performance students (Sport and Performance).

Education and Professional Development Division Workshop Representative - This individual sits on two committees - the Division of Education and Professional Development (normally meets not less than five times per year) and the Workshop Committee (normally meets twice per year). The role is to organise a programme of high quality education workshops in Education and Professional Development.

Psychology Accreditation Review Committee Representative - This individual sits on the Accreditation Committee (normally meets twice per year), which manages the BASES Accreditation and international travel grant award schemes.

What's involved?

• Detailed information about the roles and responsibilities for each position are in the Terms of Reference. The term of offices are for 2 years.
• Candidates (apart from the Student Representative - who must be a Student or Postgraduate member) must be Professional members of BASES.
• Candidates must be nominated and seconded by Professional members.
• Nominations need to be submitted on the 'BASES Elected Officers 2008-2010 - Nomination Form' and returned to jbairstow@bases.org.uk by Friday 31 July 2008. This includes a manifesto: (maximum 250 words) - a brief commentary outlining relevant background (skills and abilities), philosophy, principles and objectives.

Why Get Involved in Committee Work for BASES?

BASES is a professional membership association that relies heavily on the work of volunteers. Getting involved in committee work can be a highly enjoyable and rewarding activity. A sample of individuals who already contribute to BASES gave their reasons why…

"I want to contribute to the lead UK professional body"
"It helps develop my skills and career"
"It's a good way to network and be at the cutting edge of developments"
"It's good to be involved in decision-making"