Exercise Medicine Australia is a leading organization in designing, developing and teaching evidence-based, safe, effective and targeted exercise intervention programs for primary prevention and population health. It focuses on exercise interventions to prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, depression 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 with other research organizations into exercise interventions for disease prevention and management.

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