Policies and procedures

Information about the policies and procedures related to the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), coaches and athletes.

Accreditation

QAS is accredited through the National Sport Science Quality Assurance Program, an initiative of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

Physical performance coaches

All coaches are university graduates and are accredited with the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), which is the peak national body for strength and conditioning professionals in Australia.

Additionally, each coach is required to be accredited with the ASCA Professional Coach Accreditation Scheme (PCAS).

Nutrition network providers

Our providers all:

• have completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
• are an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD)
• are a current member of Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA).

Governance for performance

QAS adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Child protection

• Child Protection Policy and Procedure (PDF, 476.4KB)
• QAS code of conduct for interacting with children and young people (PDF, 186.2KB)

Anti-doping policies

• QAS Anti-doping policy (PDF, 321.9KB)
• World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA)
• Sport Integrity Australia
• your national sporting organisation.