Memorandum of Understanding and Collaboration

BASES aims to work with a variety of stakeholders within the sport and exercise industry to support our objectives and effectively represent the interests of our members. One of the ways we do this is by signing a 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU) or 'Memorandum of Collaboration' (MoC) with organisations that share our values and strategic objectives.

The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) have extended, to 31 December 2025, a memorandum of understanding outlining a collaborative relationship for the purposes of enhancing the activities of each organisation and fostering co-operation in international context for the benefit of all professionals involved within the respective organisations.

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The British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (ACPIC)

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (ACPIC) have signed a refreshed MoC which highlights the continued formalised relationship between the organisations which began back in 2008. Through collaborative work, this partnership supports quality assured evidence-based services that provide physical activity and exercise rehabilitation for individuals with cardiovascular disease.

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The British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS)

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS) have signed a Partnership Agreement, whose purpose is to promote co-operation between the two organisations in implementing sustainable development principles and environmental management practices in the sport, exercise, recreation, physical activity and science sectors. The Agreement outlines how the two organisations will work collaboratively over a breadth of projects. 

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The Association for UK Dieticians (BDA)

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the Sports Nutrition Group (SNG) of the Association for UK Dieticians (BDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), whose purpose is to enhance co-operation and co-ordination between both Associations. The MoU outlines how the two organisations will work collaboratively, building upon the existing working relationship that already exists. 

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The British Olympic Association (BOA)

BASES has a Memorandum of Collaboration with the British Olympic Association (BOA), which aims to improve the sports science service provided to current and potential Olympic athletes and coaches by developing a formal working relationship between BASES and the BOA.

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The British Psychological Society (BPS)

The aim of the Memorandum of Collaboration is to enhance the developing alliance between the BASES and the British Psychological Society (BPS) by presenting a formal working relationship between BASES and the BPS. BASES and the Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology Section (DSEP) of the BPS share common goals of promoting excellence in research, teaching and practical applications in sport and exercise psychology.

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Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA)

This Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) outlines the defined and agreed collaborative relationship between the BASES and Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) for purposes that enhance the activities of each organisation and foster co-operation in an international context for the benefit of all professions and professionals involved within the respective organisations.

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The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA)

BASES signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CIMSPA in January 2018, formally recognising a shared commitment to developing a fit for purpose professional standards framework for the sport and physical activity sector. The MoU, which was most recently reviewed in October 2023, aims to provide clarity about the role of both professional bodies in the development and implementation of professional standards and the application of degree endorsement schemes to support sector workforce development.

The partnership affirms BASES status as the leading authority for professional standards in sport and exercise science occupations and reinforces the role of BASES accreditations and BASES degree endorsement scheme (BUES) in maintaining high standards of excellence in sport and exercise science.

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*BASES endorsement of Sport and Exercise Science undergraduate degrees is awarded to courses that meet criteria covering the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession.

BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES) is now the recognised standard for all sport and exercise science undergraduate degree programmes in the UK.

CIMSPA endorsement of Sport and Exercise Science degrees reflects the inclusion of content that maps to standards required in roles within the physical activity and fitness sector e.g personal trainer, fitness instructor.

As such, it is appropriate for a degree to be endorsed by both organisations.

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) has updated a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The aim of the MoU is to broaden the opportunities for members of both associations through; research and resource exchange, networking and professional development. Both associations, will recognise each other’s members as full members, offering preferred pricing to events and online subscriptions.

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Diabetes UK

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Diabetes UK Have formed a new partnership. 

The aim of the MoU is to broaden the opportunities for members of both associations through; research, networking and professional development. 

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Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)

This updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). The MoU outlines specific initiatives that will enhance the mutual activities of each organization and foster co-operation in an international context for the benefit of all professions and professionals involved within the respective organizations.

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The Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) 

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The Football Medicine and Performance Association (FMPA) have signed a Partnership Agreement, whose purpose is to forge a new relationship between the organisations with both committed to a mutually beneficial relationship, including collaboration in areas of CPD development and Research. The Agreement outlines how the two organisations will work collaboratively.

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The International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS)

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and The International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS) have signed a Partnership Agreement, whose purpose is to develop a long-term co-operation between both organisations, specifically to develop the area of sports performance analysis within BASES and ISPAS. The Agreement outlines how the two organisations will work collaboratively over a breadth of projects.

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Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ)

This updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the defined agreed collaborative relationship between the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ) for purposes that enhance the activities of each organisation and foster co-operation in an international context for the benefit of all professions and professionals involved within the respective organisations.

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About BASES

BASES stands for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. BASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK.

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