ISAKGlobal

What ISAKGlobal does

ISAK (International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry) is a nonprofit professional membership society founded on July 20, 1986, originally in Glasgow, Scotland, and currently headquartered in Guadalupe, Murcia, Spain, at the Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM). It serves the international kinanthropometry community — the science of human body measurement — with more than 36,000 active members across 88 countries and a cumulative base of 60,000+ trained anthropometrists. Its primary constituents are sports scientists, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, clinical practitioners, and academic researchers who rely on standardized anthropometric protocols for performance, health, and research applications.

ISAK's core product is the International Anthropometry Accreditation Scheme (IAAS), a four-level tiered accreditation framework (Levels 1–4) that certifies practitioner competence in anthropometric measurement, with reaccreditation required every four years. The society also operates ISAK Metry, a dedicated software platform for anthropometric data capture and management, and supports scholarly communication through the International Journal of Kinanthropometry and the ISAK Newsletter. Training is delivered via in-person accreditation courses, and the society hosts a recurring World Conference series — the XVIII edition was held in London in 2024. ISAK is ISO 9001 certified, with the certification renewed in 2025.

ISAK is structured as a nonprofit professional society. Its revenue derives from accreditation course fees and membership dues, with membership bundled with active accreditation status; pricing is denominated in euros and uses multi-year course contracts. The society partners operationally and academically with UCAM (its host institution), ICSSPE (International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education), and equipment suppliers Rosscraft Innovations and Cescorf Equipamentos. Current leadership comprises President Francisco Esparza-Ros and Secretary-General Raquel Vaquero-Cristóbal, with Executive Committee elections scheduled for 2026.

Name

ISAKGlobal

Legal name

ISAK - International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry

Website

https://isak.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISAK is a nonprofit professional society, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Murcia, Spain, that accredits and trains kinanthropometrists worldwide, serving 36,000+ members across 88 countries through a four-level accreditation scheme, software, courses, and conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Kinanthropometry Accreditation and Professional Certification

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAOAC

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Regulatory Agencies & Licensing (Cross-sector)

SECONDARYBPADANAD

Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Kinanthropometry accreditation
• Anthropometric assessment
• Professional certification scheme
• Body composition measurement
• Somatotype methodology

Headquarters

HQ city

Guadalupe, Murcia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Membership fees are included with accreditation fees. The organization processes payments through virtual POS (TPV) or bank transfer. Prices are expressed in euros (€) and include applicable taxes.
2. Accreditation Courses: Accreditation courses at Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as reaccreditation courses, are offered. Courses are conducted globally by accredited instructors with fees associated.

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Core offering

ISAKGlobal operates an international four-level accreditation scheme (Levels 1–4) that certifies anthropometrists worldwide, supported by the ISAK Metry measurement software and instructor-led training courses. The society also publishes the peer-reviewed International Journal of Kinanthropometry, the ISAK Newsletter, and hosts biennial World Conferences, serving as the recognized global standards body for kinanthropometry.

Product overview

ISAKGlobal operates as a professional society offering a unified ecosystem centered on the ISAK Metry measurement software and the International Anthropometry Accreditation Scheme (IAAS). The IAAS provides a four-level hierarchical certification system (Levels 1-4) for anthropometrists, with accompanying training courses and reaccreditation programs. The society also publishes the ISAK Newsletter, supports the International Journal of Kinanthropometry, and organizes biennial World Conferences. Membership includes access to ISAK Metry software, the public directory of accredited professionals, and quality-controlled course delivery through a global network of certified instructors.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• ISAK Metry: Official ISAK measurement software platform for anthropometric data collection and reporting.
• International Anthropometry Accreditation Scheme (IAAS)
• International Journal of Kinanthropometry

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 1986ISAK was founded as an organization joining ICSSPE as an official Committee. The society originated from the International Working Group in Kinanthropometry (a branch of ICSSPE Research Committee), which was founded in Brazil at the ICSSPE meeting in Brasília on September 11, 1978.
• UCAM - Universidad Católica de MurciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISAK headquarters is located at UCAM University's Cátedra Cineantropometría facility. Professor Mike Marfell-Jones serves as Professor of Kinanthropometry at UCAM.
• Rosscraft InnovationsminorOthersFounded by Dr. William D. Ross; provides anthropometric instruments and equipment, contributing to the field's measurement capabilities.
• Cescorf EquipamentosminorOthersUnder direction of João Ricardo Turra Magni, donated equipment to universities and research centers across multiple continents including Brazil, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

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Key highlights6 records

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Profiles5 records

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