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USC High-Performance Sports official blog. This blog features blog posts from our High-Performance Athletes at the University of the Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia.
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Let Sport Lead the World to a more Sustainable Future

By HPSA student Brianna Orams Paddling on a vast deep blue sea, inhaling a breath of fresh air and watching the gannets pierce the glassy water to retrieve their evening meal. My morning trail run has become a necessity for me, passing forest covered hills and appreciating nature untouched by humans. These are simple things that my daily training’s consist of; it is what I … Continue reading Let Sport Lead the World to a more Sustainable Future

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Athletics, HPSA Program

Track and Field Athlete Bethany Jones Commencing A Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi! My name is Bethany Jones and I am just about to begin a double degree of arts and laws here at USC. This is my first year out of school so I am really excited to be studying subjects I’m genuinely interested in and that will hopefully lead me to my dream of working in the Human Rights field. I am also really grateful … Continue reading Track and Field Athlete Bethany Jones Commencing A Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

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HPSA Program, Water Sport

Australian Dolphins Swimmer Chloe Gubecka studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

Hey! Let me introduce myself… my name is Chloe Gubecka. I am an 18 year old athlete on the Australian Dolphins Swim Team (#811) and call me crazy, but I specialise in 10km open water swimming, however, I am not a stranger to pool competitions. My passion for swimming began from the young age of 5 months when I was first exposed to Learn to … Continue reading Australian Dolphins Swimmer Chloe Gubecka studying a Bachelor of Dietetics at USC Sunshine Coast

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Track and Field athlete Ben Tacey studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Ben Tacey and I am a first-year student at USC having graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College in 2018.  I am studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies majoring in Entrepreneurship. I have been competing in the sport of Cross Country and Track since I was 9 years old and started taking it more seriously when I was 15. Growing up as a kid … Continue reading Track and Field athlete Ben Tacey studying a Bachelor of Sport Studies at USC Sunshine Coast

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Paralympic Spartan Swimmer Katja Dedekind Commencing a Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Katja Dedekind and I am part of the Australian Paralympic Swim Team and have been for the past 4 years. I am currently 18 years old and am doing my first year of University, where I’ll be studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Creative Writing and Publishing. The reason I have decided to do this major is because I am a … Continue reading Paralympic Spartan Swimmer Katja Dedekind Commencing a Bachelor of Arts at USC Sunshine Coast

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HPSA Program

USC High Performance Student Athlete Program: Opening Ceremony – Semester 1, 2020

Last Monday the 17th of February, USC held the High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA) Program Opening Ceremony for Semester 1, 2020. The Opening Ceremony commenced with an introduction held by HPSA Coordinator Tania Stevenson, followed by a short video of past student success stories and achievements throughout the duration of the program. High Performance Sport and Associate Professor in Sports Biomechanics Mark Sayers was there … Continue reading USC High Performance Student Athlete Program: Opening Ceremony – Semester 1, 2020

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HPSA Program, Water Sport

Longboarder Riley Thomson Commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at USC Sunshine Coast

Hi! My name is Riley Thomson. I am a longboarder starting my first year of study at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC Sunshine Coast). I will be commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) full-time, and I’m super excited. I started surfing at the age of 10 and began longboarding at 15. Surfing competitions have played a big part in my life. I have … Continue reading Longboarder Riley Thomson Commencing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at USC Sunshine Coast

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Pole Vaulter & Cheerleader Emily Marschall studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC Sunshine Coast

My name is Emily Marschall and I am currently undertaking a degree in Biomedical Science (minoring in Biochemistry) at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I began my tertiary education at the University of Queensland St. Lucia campus back in 2017 studying Anthropology and Linguistics (majoring in Japanese), but decided to transfer home mid-2018 – and it was the best decision I have made to … Continue reading Pole Vaulter & Cheerleader Emily Marschall studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC Sunshine Coast

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New Colombo Plan - Samoa 2020

Spaces still available for the Samoa Sport for Development Program

Student Athletes: Would you like to explore the beautiful island of Samoa whilst collaborating with local people to complete projects within your area of study at USC? You can still apply to be a part of the New Colombo Plan, Sport for Development Program! To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the Expression of Interest form at:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GT6S5TT SAMOA 3rd May – 17th May 2020 … Continue reading Spaces still available for the Samoa Sport for Development Program

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HPSA Program, Soccer/Football

USC Sport and Exercise Science student Krystal Peacock: Placement, Football and Canada 2020

My name is Krystal Peacock, and I am currently completing my final hours of Professional Practicum Placement (SPX340) of a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise here at USC Sunshine Coast. I have been studying since 2017 and once I complete my placement hours, I am due to have my Graduation in April 2020. I have been competing in Football (Soccer) for 16 years. Back then, … Continue reading USC Sport and Exercise Science student Krystal Peacock: Placement, Football and Canada 2020

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