The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to enhance the professional development and international impact of strength and conditioning and sport science professionals.
The partnership aligns the missions of both organizations in promoting excellence through research, evidence-based practice, and professional standards in the fields of sport science and strength and conditioning. Together, IUSCA and BASES will work to foster an environment that encourages knowledge-sharing, development opportunities, and collaboration among their respective members and the broader professional community.
Key Highlights of the Partnership:
Collaborative Professional Development: IUSCA and BASES will jointly explore opportunities for webinars, workshops, and other continuous professional development (CPD) initiatives, allowing members of both organizations to benefit from a wider range of resources and expertise.
Conferences and Events: The partnership will promote mutual visibility at the organizations' annual conferences, including reciprocal opportunities for outreach stands and contributions to event programming, allowing greater collaboration and knowledge exchange.
International Qualification Framework (IQF): The agreement encourages ongoing collaboration between the two organizations, particularly in areas of accreditation, as they work together to raise standards for practitioners in the UK and internationally.
Andrew Langford, Director of the IUSCA, commented "We are pleased to announce our partnership with BASES, reflecting our shared commitment to advancing excellence within the sports sciences. The IUSCA was founded on principles of innovation and collaboration, and this partnership represents a pivotal step in driving the profession forward. As a global leader in strength and conditioning (S&C), it is vital for us to align with other world-renowned organisations like BASES, creating a synergistic impact on students, graduates, and professionals. We are confident this collaboration will foster the enhancement of standards, opportunities, and employability for our shared members and all those engaged in the S&C and sports science fields."
Dr Mitchell Finlay, Chair of the BASES Sport and Performance Division, said: “On behalf of BASES and the Sport & Performance Division in particular, we are delighted to partner with the IUSCA. This partnership represents a shared commitment to collaborate and exchange knowledge and expertise within the two organisations. In the Sport and Performance Division, we recognise the close alignment in the Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning fields, yet we also recognise some distinct differences. As such, in partnering with the IUSCA, we aim to increase the CPD opportunities for our members who wish to upskill and further develop in the area of Strength and Conditioning. Likewise, BASES is committed to developing similar opportunities for the IUSCA and their members. I would like to thank Andrew Langford from the IUSCA for his shared enthusiasm in bringing the two organisations together.”
The full MoU can be read here: BASES and the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding | BASES
About BASES:
Founded in 1984, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) is the professional body for sport and exercise scientists in the UK. BASES works to deliver excellence in the sport and exercise sciences by promoting scientific research, developing professional standards, and providing quality assurance through a range of accreditations and endorsements.
To learn more about the partnership, please email us at info@iusca.org
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