Exercise Medicine Australia is a leading organization in teaching and research in evidence-based exercise interventions for primary prevention and rehabilitation. Its primary focus is on research, design, development and teaching of evidence-based, safe, targeted and innovative exercise intervention programs as a non-pharmacological intervention strategy to prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia and falls; improve mental health and cognitive function; and promote active and healthy ageing. It conducts national and international accreditation training workshops for exercise instructors, fitness trainers, physiotherapists and other health professionals, community health workers and volunteers involved in physical activity interventions for disease prevention and management.

Exercise Medicine Australia conducts joint research in collaboration with other research institutions into exercise interventions for disease prevention and rehabilitation.

Exercise Medicine Australia also organizes top quality international leisure / training tours for exercise instructors, health professionals and the general public.