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PENINSULA ONLINEIssue 7 PE students test their learningThree hundred students from 10 local and metropolitan Melbourne schools recently attended a VCE Physical Education Enrichment Program at the campus run by Monash Sport, and Sport and Outdoor Recreation The program not only supports the campus's theme of ‘Health, Active Communities', it extends its considerable expertise to students studying Physical Education at VCE level giving them the chance to put the theory they have learnt at school into practise. In groups of up to 25, students were led through activities such as VO2 max testing, real time GPS tracking and other fitness/performance analysis systems, using expertise and equipment available to them thanks to Monash University's Peninsula campus.
James Kumnick, Head of Physical Education at Flinders College in Tyabb commented that the program added real value to the students' education, especially at this time of the year when hands on learning is invaluable. "At school we can offer them all the theory and maybe get them to do some beep tests but bringing them to Monash where they can put their textbook into practise with all the additional sport science testing facilities is fantastic for the students," he said. The program also proved valuable for Anthony Frost, an Honours student studying Sport and Outdoor Recreation, who took students through the latest GPS and heart rate monitoring systems. "The program offers students the opportunity to experience first hand, cutting edge athlete assessment tools used only at the elite level," he explained. "Students go away from each session with a greater understanding of how theory can be applied in a practical setting. "For me, the ability to employ what I have learnt through my studies is not only rewarding but gives me real feedback about the strength of my coursework at Monash". The ten schools involved were:
For more information about the program, please contact Tim Wallace Peninsula Buisness student takes top award
Recently graduated Peninsula campus student, Brandon Yang Chuan Tan, was presented with the award for highest achieving management student undertaking the Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the Faculty of Business and Economics' awards ceremony. Brandon completed his studies at Peninsula last year majoring in management and marketing with a sub-major in financial management. His drive as a student extends to his future career plans which include looking at opportunities in the corporate finance/economics sector combined with humanitarian work for a Non-Government Organisation such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the World Bank. Brandon, who grew up in London and completed his schooling in Malaysia, says his greatest achievements while at university were not necessarily academic but rather the friendships he developed during his time in Australia, and he has now come to call Melbourne home. He is currently working for Scope Australia, a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria for children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities. Students Mindshop tertiary study dilemmaCampus Management recently hosted seven Year 10 students from Mount Eliza Secondary College who undertook a weeks work experience through the Mindshop Excellence program. The students had a week to explore the project challenge set by Campus Manager Katherine Lock on: What can we do as a community do to increase the number of young people who go on to university? The project was based on the Federal Government's targets of 40 percent of 25 to 34-year-olds attaining a higher education qualification by 2025.
"With only 28 percent of young people going onto university from school in the region, and many organisations and groups looking at the reasons behind this lower that average attendance, we hoped that these students could shed some light and fresh ideas on the issue", Katherine explained. The students, together with Mindshop facilitators Chris and Julie Mason and Frank Wyatt, developed a strategy to find out what the current situation was and develop suggestions as to what the community could do to encourage participation in university study. The students undertook a survey of Years 7, 10 and 11 students at Frankston High School and Mount Eliza Secondary College, as well as current Monash Peninsula students. One of the most interesting findings was that 61 percent of Year 7 students said they were very interested in attending university but by the time they got to Year 11 that number had dropped to 38 percent. At the conclusion of their week the students presented their findings to Campus Management, parents, teachers and staff from the Peninsula Local Community Partnerships. High achievers get taste of life opportunities
Sixty-two year 11 students from local Frankston and Mornington Peninsula secondary schools attended a High Achievers morning at the Peninsula campus recently. The students and teachers were treated to breakfast and morning tea as well as an academic challenge, ‘Marketing: Truth versus Spin', presented by Jen O'Reilly from the Faculty of Business and Economics. Author, adventurer and performer Russell McGilton, was MC and also gave an entertaining account of his travels by bicycle from Bombay to Beijing. The students also heard from current students about their experiences at university, how they chose their course and what uni life was like. This is the second High Achievers breakfast, with the aim being to equip students with skills and knowledge not only about university life but how to set and achieve their goals even when they feel that they out of reach. Peninsula campus research breakfastThe next campus research seminar will be held on Wednesday 12 August in the Seahorse Tavern from 7.30 am. Dr John Willison from the Centre for Learning and Professional Development at the University of Adelaide will be co-presenting the seminar with Helen Dacy and Lyn Torres from Monash University Library. Music in the Round
Indulge in a whole world of music Music in the Round at Monash presents an outstanding line-up in a range of genres with dynamic and eclectic performers. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxed afternoon while sampling orchestra, jazz, chamber music and new music. Enjoy a glass of wine in the courtyard and then dip into the next glorious moment. Joining the 2009 bill is ARIA award winner Katie Noonan, critically and internationally acclaimed guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan and one of Australia's best known opera singers, David Hobson, as well as a host of artists from throughout the country. The festival will also feature a special family/children's series to be enjoyed by all. One afternoon, 20 concerts, six magnificent venues and a musical experience like no other. BGook today to avoid disappointment. Bookings online or phone extn 5111. How to clean your home greenDetox your home with Bridget Gardner Melbourne’s Green Clean Guru! Wellbeing at Monash together with the Office of Environmental Sustainability present this fresh, green, cleaning workplace workshop that will be full of great advice about cleaning your home with less impact on our health, less strain on the environment, less time and effort, and less cost to the back pocket! Date: Wednesday 5 August, 2009 Health prizesTwo scholarships are available to students at Peninsula studying a health related discipline. A $500 essay prizes is open to any undergraduate health student at Peninsula. >more A $1000 Research Study Scholarship for a Masters student in a health discipline at Peninsula. >more |
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