Written by Alana Leabeater, UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Graduate) I recently completed my combined Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and had such a great experience. Here are my 5 top benefits of studying a double degree. 1. Mixing twoContinue reading “5 benefits of studying a double degree”
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What’s it like to do Honours?
Ever wondered what it’s like to do Honours research? One student talks through her journey of doing Honours at UTS.
My international year: what I learned about women’s sport in Argentina
Written by Alana Leabeater, UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies student Argentina is a country driven by passion. Passion for food, dance, music and above all, for sport. But one area where passion is lacking is women’s sport – an underfunded, unimportant activity in the eyes of most Argentinians,Continue reading “My international year: what I learned about women’s sport in Argentina”
Learn to win without the ball
Written by Alana Leabeater, current UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies student “Learn to win without the ball” This is the quote emblazoned across the wall of the state-of-the-art gym at the Panthers Rugby League Academy in Penrith. Underneath the quote are glass doors that frame one ofContinue reading “Learn to win without the ball”
The science of sport performance analysis
Written by Alana Leabeater, current UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies student The sports industry is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world, with an increased demand for high quality staff to deliver the best results for athletes and teams. No longer does the coachContinue reading “The science of sport performance analysis”
What makes a great Olympic athlete?
Written by Alana Leabeater, current UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies student Everyone knows that to be an Olympian, you need to be physically and mentally fit. You need to achieve the highest level of performance by being the quickest, strongest, most enduring, or a combination of allContinue reading “What makes a great Olympic athlete?”
The sports psychology secrets of Olympians you can use at uni
Written by Alana Leabeater, current UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies student I once heard a leading Australian sports scientist say that the next frontier in sports science has nothing to do with the body. “Sports psychology,” he said, “is where most of our future medals will beContinue reading “The sports psychology secrets of Olympians you can use at uni”
The other side of sport
Written by Alana Leabeater, current UTS Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Arts in International Studies student We hook our subject – a fellow classmate – into tubes and monitors, power up the computers and various other pieces of technology and monitor him as he starts to run on the treadmill. First slow.Continue reading “The other side of sport”
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