Sport, outdoor and physical education
Turn your passion into a career. If you have a talent for motivating and inspiring people – and want to pursue this as your career – our health, sport and physical education qualifications will give you the tools you need to make it happen, anywhere in the world.
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Meet Andrew
Andrew Russell has become one of AFL’s top fitness coaches. After graduating from Federation University, Andrew worked as an assistant coach with Essendon, before being head-hunted by Port Adelaide. He later worked at Hawthorn for 14 years, assisting the club to win four premierships. Currently working as Carlton Football Club’s Director of High Performance, Andrew keeps the team motivated and in optimum physical condition. "The quality of the lecturers and the learning environment in my course definitely set me up for work life." Andrew Russell - Sports science graduate

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About the Institute of Health and Wellbeing
We teach, research, collaborate and engage with the health sector to ensure we deliver industry-relevant programs that meet the needs of the community. Many of our programs include clinical placements and workplace learning opportunities so that our students have the opportunity to apply their learning in real practice situations.
Our staff conduct significant research that contributes to knowledge locally, nationally and internationally, while also acknowledging and reflecting our rural/regional locations.
Our programs provide supportive, flexible options for you to study health programs at our campuses, or via blended delivery. We offer a range of pathways to enter or build on your health career from certificate level to degrees and postgraduate studies.
Our teaching and academic staff are committed to delivering student-centred high-quality learning and teaching experiences, that are closely linked to and reflect contemporary health needs and contexts. Most of our programs of study provide entry-to practice in our disciplines and are nationally accredited, which contributes to the continued high employment rate of our graduates.