Tag: athletes

Cycling, HPSA Program

ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Cyclist Michael Rice studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

G’day, My name is Michael Rice, I have just moved to the Sunshine Coast from Canberra to begin my studies at USC Sunshine Coast. It has taken me a few years to get to university as I turned 24 this year, but I was able to enjoy a few years doing what I love, which is racing around the world as a cyclist. I first … Continue reading ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast Cyclist Michael Rice studying a Bachelor of Environmental Management at USC Sunshine Coast

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Athletics, HPSA Program

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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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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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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High Performance Student Athlete and Olympic Weightlifter Yolandie Weir studying a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at USC Sunshine Coast

I’m Yolandie Weir, Olympic Weightlifter, single Mum, business owner/ operator and full time student studying my Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at USC Sunshine Coast as part of the HPSA Program which provides the support, guidance, assistance and opportunities that allow me to successfully juggle this incredibly busy workload. In 2014, I was ranked number 2 all time in the world for powerlifting, with numerous … Continue reading High Performance Student Athlete and Olympic Weightlifter Yolandie Weir studying a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at USC Sunshine Coast

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