BASES Sport & Exercise Psychology: APEC Accreditation Process.pdf

It's designed for individuals with existing relevant qualifications (e.g., BASES, AASP, APS, APA).

Key Points:

Eligibility: Open to qualified individuals who can demonstrate meeting all SEPAR entry criteria and submit strong evidence of prior experience.
Application Process:
Complete online SEPAR registration.
Submit an APEC Initial Competence Profile within 1 month of application, outlining relevant experience and skills.
Receive feedback from reviewers within 4 weeks.
APEC Journey:

1. Admission & Checks: After approval, BASES conducts necessary checks.
2. Prepare Documentation: Candidate prepares evidence (log of activities, case study, reflective account, supervisor observations) within 1 month of initial application.
3. Final Submission: Includes:
Hours of independent practical application, CPD, and supervisor activity log.
5000-word case study detailing formulation, needs analysis, intervention, evaluation, and reflection.
5000-word reflective account on personal approach, practice development, professional compliance, resource management, and dissemination.
Supervisor observations using a provided template.
Fees: £1500 total (initial application & final submission), with a £800 deposit at application and £700 upon final submission.
Included Training: Introduction to SEPAR webinar and two workshops from a selection of topics (e.g., safeguarding, ethics, reflective practice).

Important Considerations:

APEC applicants must demonstrate equivalent competence to full SEPAR candidates through provided evidence.
The APEC route is suitable for individuals with substantial prior experience in sport & exercise psychology.
* Transfer to the full SEPAR program (2-4 years) is possible if the APEC application is not successful.