Specialty overview

Sports and exercise medicine specialists care for people of all ages and exercise levels, they diagnose and manage acute or chronic exercise related injuries and manage medical problems associated with sports and exercise.

Clinical practice

Sports and exercise medicine specialists work predominately in private practice, or may also work with sporting teams both at elite and community levels. Some sports and exercise medicine specialists may be required to tour with the sporting team they work with, to provide on-field management.

Key statistics

2023 QLD Training program selections(first year)

2
eligible

2
selected

This doughnut chart shows the proportion of applications recieved vs applicants selected. Eligible applications received is 2, Applicants selected is 2.

Number of Queensland and Australian specialists

16

Number of QLD specialists

155

Number of Australian specialists

Number of Queensland and Australian new fellows

2

Number of QLD new fellows

12

Number of Australian new fellows

Number of Queensland trainees and average work hours

9

Number of QLD trainees

43.8

Average weekly hours

Information on specialists

  • 16

    Number of QLD specialists

  • 2

    Number of QLD new fellows

  • 43.8 hours

    Average weekly hours QLD

  • 52 years

    Average age QLD

  • Specialists over 60

    This donut chart shows that 32% of specialists are aged over 60 years.

  • Specialist intending to retire by 2032

    This donut chart shows that 47% of 2022 workforce intend to retire by 2032.

  • Location in Queensland

    This donut chart shows the percentage of specialists by their location: 10.5% are located in regional Queensland, 89.5% are in major cities, and 0% are in remote regions. The chart highlights that a vast majority of specialists are based in major cities.

  • Proportion Female/Male - QLD

    73.7%
    male

    26.3%
    female

    This doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 73.7%, Females are 26.3%.

  • Public vs Private

    88.2%
    private

    11.8%
    public

    This doughnut chart shows the proportion of public and private specialists. Private is 88.2%, Public is 11.8%.

Information on trainees

  • 9

    Number of Queensland trainees

  • 0

    Number of new Queensland trainees

  • 54

    Number of Australian trainees

  • 5

    Number of new Australian trainees

  • Proportion female/male trainees in Queensland

    66.7%
    male

    33.3
    female

    This doughnut chart shows the proportion of males and females. Males are 66.7%, Females are 33.3%.

  • 2023 QLD Training program selections (first year)

    2
    received

    2
    selected

    This doughnut chart shows the number of 2023 QLD Training Program Selections (First Year). 2 Eligible applications were received, 2 of those were selected.

Number of Queensland trainees 2015-2022

This line chart shows the trend of the number of Queensland trainees from 2015 to 2022. The data points are: 2015 - 6 trainees, 2016 - 6 trainees, 2017 - 7 trainees, 2018 - 10 trainees, 2019 - 8 trainees, 2020 - 9 trainees, 2021 - 10 trainees, 2022 - 9 trainees.

Training information

College

Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ACSEP)

Length of training

4 years full-time

Method of allocation

College-selected trainees may be allocated to a training post by:

  • College

Program overview

Sport and exercise medicine training incorporates clinical experience and attendance at weekly tutorials and follows a curriculum which details both the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to becoming a competent sport and exercise medicine physician. Prior to joining the training program, applicants must complete foundation training with the equivalent of three years general medical and surgical post-graduate training before undertaking advanced training with ACSEP. Upon completing all requirements of the training program, trainees may apply to sit the Fellowship examination (written and clinical, including viva) to attain Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP)

Training and assessment summary

For detailed information in relation to training and assessment requirements, please contact ACSEP.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold current medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia, have permanent residency status or citizenship in Australia at the time of application, have completed foundation training (3 years of general medical and surgical experience post-graduation) and have successfully completed the ACSEP Entrance Examinations (Part A and B).

Flexibility

Minimum 50% of full-time commitment and is considered on an individual basis. Training must be completed within 10 years.

Interrupted training

Allowed for up to 12 months, each case will be considered on an individual basis.

Training locations

Last updated: September 2024