ISAK Accreditation

Level 1 Accreditation - Courses in Anthropometry

• Date: 4th - 6th December 2026
• Instructor: Dr Emma Siesmaa, ISAK L3
• Location: MTH, CHL or BER Campus – based on student attendance
• Contact: e.siesmaa@federation.edu.au for more information 

Please add appropriate item to cart and submit payment to confirm enrolment. 

Course information

Anthropometry Accreditation
The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) has defined and approved an international anthropometry accreditation scheme, which is now taught in over 40 countries world-wide. The scheme has been used as a model in the anthropometry section of the Laboratory Standards Assistance Scheme (LSAS) of the Australian Sports Commission, which was developed with the integral involvement of members of the ISAK Executive Council.

The scheme is based on the concept of a four-level hierarchy:

Level 1 – Technician – Restricted Profile
A person who can demonstrate adequate precision in 4 base measures, 8 skinfolds, 6 girths and 3 breadths of the Restricted Profile. 

Pre-requisites            
▪    None

Curriculum Structure     
Total time 60 hrs (excluding break times): 6 hrs theory, 18 in-course practical (with instructor contact time) & 16 hrs post-course practical to collect 20 restricted profiles. Independent learning: 20 hrs.

Level 2 - Technician – Full Profile
A person who can demonstrate adequate precision in all 39 anthropometric dimensions including 4 base measures, 8 skinfolds, 9 segment lengths, 13 girths and 9 bone breadths. The level 2 course is designed for those who have already completed Level 1 and wish to obtain experience in more anthropometric techniques. The “full” profile is taught at this level. 

Pre-requisites    
▪    Accreditation at ISAK Level 1 for at least 6 months

Curriculum Structure         
▪    Total time 80 hrs: 10 hrs theory, 22 in-course practical (with instructor contact time) & 20 hrs post-course practical to collect 20 full profiles. Independent learning: 28 hrs.

Level 3 – Instructor
In addition to technical competence, a Level 3 person has adequate theoretical knowledge about anthropometry to be able to instruct and accredit Level 1 and 2 anthropometrists and is a financial member of ISAK. This level is designed for people with substantial experience in anthropometry. 

Pre-requisites    
▪    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human movement science, nutrition, sports medicine, medicine, functional anatomy or similar, and
▪    Completion of ISAK Level 2 course, and
▪    Significant experience in anthropometry, as judged appropriate by a Criterion Anthropometrist (e.g. at least 100 full profiles)
▪    Current membership in ISAK

Curriculum Structure 
▪    Total time 110 hrs: 18 hrs theory, 38 in-course practical (with instructor contact time) & 20 hrs post-course practical to collect 20 full profiles. Independent learning: 34 hrs.

Level 4 - Criterion
A Criterion Anthropometrist has many years of experience in taking measurements, a high level of theoretical knowledge, has been involved in large anthropometric projects, is a financial member of ISAK and has a publication record in anthropometry. Accreditation is by application only.

Accreditation is valid for a period of 4 years for all levels except the Criterion (5 years). 

Recommended Course Text 
The ISAK publication, “ISAK Accreditation Handbook (2024)” will be provided to course participants and is included in course fees. Additionally, and as an optional extra, you may wish to purchase a copy of:

Hume, Kerr, Ackland eds. Best Practice Protocols for Physique Assessment in Sport

• https://www.amazon.com.au/Practice-Protocols-Physique-Assessment-Sport/dp/9811054177 

Dress Requirements
This course is a practical ‘hands-on’ course. During the practical sessions you will be acting as a subject for other course participants. Please bring appropriate clothing (bike/running shorts, t-shirt, two-piece swimsuit, sports bra/crop top) to change into for the practical sessions. 

Course registration fee includes:
•    ISAK course administration fee 
•    4 years ISAK Membership
•    ISAK certification fee
•    ISAK accreditation fee
•    Copy of ISAK Anthropometric Assessment text

Other Information
Please BYO lunch daily as you will be required to be on campus for the entire day across each day of your course. Please plan your travel accordingly. 

All equipment for the course will be provided through resources at Fed Uni. There is no need to bring your own equipment. However, for those wanting to purchase equipment (which you will need for post-course profiling), check out the following options:

• https://www.hmgdirect.com.au/collections/anthropometry
• https://www.hmgdirect.com.au/collections/isak-anthropometers
• https://www.facebook.com/the.anthropometry.lab 

ISAK Level 1 Structure (3-Day Course): Fed Uni Exercise Science December Course 2026

Level 1:
Total time = 27 hours – 3hr breaks = 24hr 
Theory time ~ 6 hours
Practical time ~ 18 hours (include exam)

You will be expected to have your landmarks checked by the instructor at least once every day i.e. criterion profiles. Please take advantage of the first session each day to review your landmarking technique.