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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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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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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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Lightning’s Peace Proscovia in push to support Ugandan sport

Featured photo: Emma Thurston @ Sky Sports A sports kit drive championed by Sunshine Coast Lightning’s Peace Proscovia to send back home to Uganda is one step away from becoming a reality.  The High Performance Sport office at the University of the Sunshine Coast is overflowing with more than 500kg of sports apparel that is destined for budding athletes in the central African country. All … Continue reading Lightning’s Peace Proscovia in push to support Ugandan sport

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