School of

Human Movement
and Sport Sciences

Career Paths

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Greg Harris “My job involves working
collaboratively with
Current Position: Psychologist, CD Sports community sport and
Course Completed: 1996 recreation groups to
assist them in developing
programs that provide
“When I completed the degree, I also completed a major opportunities for women,
in psychology. The course enabled me to fulfil the older adults, youth and
required psychology units specified by the Victorian culturally diverse groups,
Registration Board to pursue a career as a professional to engage in physical
psychologist. Completing my studies of psychology activity at all levels. It’s a
fantastic first job and I am
within an applied science degree prepared me extremely really enjoying working in an industry that prom-
well to adapt my skills to professional sports, which is a otes peoples involvement in physical activity .”
dynamic and constantly changing industry. Moving forward, psychological services are
> Paul Elshaug, Graduated 2003
now beginning to assist sports administrators operationally in many ways beyond
PICSAR Program Manager
the help that is provided to athlete development.”

Sport Management
Examples of Jobs
• Executive Officer
• High Performance Sport Coordinator
• Event Manager
• Centre Manager
Megan Jones •
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Corporate Sales
Commercial Administration Manager
Current Position: Sport Scientist
Victorian Institute of Sport
• Recreation Manager
Course Completed: 2001
• Employment Consultant
• Manager of Stadium Operations
• Development Officer
“My mission is to give athletes a competitive • Sponsorship Consultant
edge by using a science-based approach to • Marketing Executive
their physical preparation and coach • Recreation Volunteer Coordinator
education. One reason I love my job so • Activities Coordinator
much is because of the variety. I implement
physiological testing and monitoring across Examples of organisations where our
VIS Swimming, Rowing, Track and Field and graduates are employed
Cycling Programs. This takes me away from WestVic Academy of Sport
the office and into the training and ˚
˚ Australian University Sport
competition environment, where I do a lot 2006 Commonwealth Games
of field-based testing and research into ˚
˚ Geelong Football Club
areas like hydration and recovery.” Norlane Waterworld
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˚ Australian Tennis Open
˚ Mildura Rural City Council
˚ West Vic Group Training
˚ Hawthorn Football Club
˚ YMCA
˚ Latrobe University Sports Association
˚ Hockey Australia
˚ Daydream Island Resort

Tory Trewitt “My role with the

Australian Open is to
Current Position: Manager, Trewhealth Management manage all aspects of
Course Completed: 1994 sponsorship for the event.
This involves developing
new sponsorships,
maintaining existing
“The University of Ballarat, Human Movement program gave me many skills and sponsor relationships,
opportunities throughout my three years. The course not only provided me excellent financial reporting and
educational knowledge, but it also allowed me the opportunities to explore what is managing corporate
available through the fieldwork component. The best part is the broad educational and life partnerships.”
skills that you learn and develop throughout. Today I run my own Health Management > Jo Trotter
business and when recruiting staff, the University of Ballarat is my first option, as they Commercial Administration Manager
provide the complete employable individual with the skills I require, personality, Australian Tennis Open
professionalism, knowledge and desire.” Course Completed: 1995
 Kris Hinck
VIS Scholarship 2000 - 2001
Testing session: Emma Carney,
World Champion Triathlete
Exercise Rehabilitation
Examples of jobs
• Exercise Physiologist
• Exercise Rehabilitation Coordinator
• Rehabilitation Team Leader
• Allied Health Assistant
• Hydrotherapist
Examples of organisations where our
graduates are employed
˚ Hawthorn Football Club
˚ Injury Rehabilitation Service
˚ Epworth Hospital
˚ Bendigo Health Care Group
˚ St John of God Hospital
˚ Health and Fitness Centres
Sport Psychology
• Sports Psychologist
“Completing my degree in Human Movement,
majoring in psychology, has enabled me to
work as a clinical Sport Psychologist as
well as with a number of elite sports teams,
including AFL, Netball and various
Australian teams”.
> Jacqui Louder, Graduate 1994
Olympic Park & Albert Park Sports
Medicine Centres
Health Promotion
Examples of jobs
• Research Fellow
• Senior Research Assistant
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•
Program Coordinator
Health Promotion Officer
• Recreation Officer
Examples of organisations where our
graduates are employed
˚ Regional Sports Assemblies
VicHealth
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Australian Defence Forces
Central Highlands Sports Assembly
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Arthritis Foundation Victoria
Division of General Practice
Carolyn Edebohls Craig Lee
Graduated 2003 Graduated 2003
Unisports Gymnastics Coach Strength and Conditioning Coach,
WestVic Academy of Sport
Exercise and Sport Science Sport Coaching
Examples of jobs Examples of jobs
• Personal Trainer • Development Officer
• Health and Fitness Manager • Participation Coordinator
• Health Club Owner • Fitness Coordinator
• Exercise Physiologist • Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Performance Analysis Officer • Sports Coaching Lecturer
• Manager of Physical Therapies • Golf Coordinator
• Sport Scientist • Swim Coach
• Research and Development Coordinator • Coaching Coordinator
• Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science • Coach Education Project Officer
• Education Officer
Examples of organisations where our
• Leisure Service Coordinator
graduates are employed
• Cardiac Technician
˚ AFL Clubs; Kangaroos, Port Adelaide,
Richmond, Geelong
David Rath ˚ Melbourne Tigers Basketball Club
Queensland Academy of Sport
Graduated 1995
Australian Institute of Sport
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˚ Victorian Institute of Sport
Performance Analysis Officer ˚ Central Victoria Hockey Association
˚ Unisports
˚ Linderman Island Resort
˚ North East Victoria TAFE
˚ Tennis Australia
Examples of organisations where our
graduates are employed
˚ St Vincent Hospital
˚ Toorak Personal Training
˚ Regional Sports Assemblies
˚ Health and Fitness Centres
Grampians Disabilities Services
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˚ Australian Institute of Sport
New South Wales Institute of Sport
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˚ Arthritis Foundation
Australian Rugby Union
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˚ ASICS Footwear
Deakin University
Follow your
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˚ YMCA’s
Career Path
with the School of
Human Movement
and Sport Sciences
 Graduate Profiles
School of Human Movement Ricki Bell
and Sport Sciences Recreation & Open Space Planner:
City of Greater Geelong
Telephone: 03 5327 9697 Graduated 1995
Email: hmss.enquiries@ballarat.edu.au Responsible for providing strategic planning and
Online: www.ballarat.edu.au/hmss policy development to meet the recreation and
open space needs of the community.
Leigh Ryall
General Enquiries:
Liaison Officer: Events Ballarat
Graduated 2003
Course Infoline: 1800 811 711
prospective@ballarat.edu.au Providing support and assistance to the major
www.ballarat.edu.au event organisers and facilitating the smooth
conduct of events within Ballarat.
Rowena Lynch
Gymnastics Head Coach / Lecturer:
University of Ballarat
Graduated 1994
Responsible for the operational management of
all aspects of gymnastics at the University of
Ballarat, including academic programs,
Gymnastics Club and schools programs.
James Goss
Project Officer: South West Sports Assembly
Graduated 2001
Assisting local communities to provide quality
and inclusive opportunities for involvement
through sport and recreation.
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Greg Warnecke
Sport Coordinator:
Melbourne 2006, Commonwealth Games
Graduated 1995
Responsible for pre-event planning relating to
competition management, including liaison with
national and international sports federations and
scoping of operational requirements in planning for
Games time. Further active involvements include
coaching wheelchair basketball at a national level
and international team management roles for
organisations such as Basketball Australia.
Cathy Carracher
Head of Exercise Physiology:
Victorian Rehabilitation Centre
Graduated 1990
Manage staff and services in exercise
rehabilitation for patients with various musculo-
skeletal and neurological injuries.
Angela Hamilton
Development Officer: Athletics Victoria
Graduated 2003
Developing athletics through school coaching
programs, school competitions, junior develop-
ment squads and coach and official education.
Kate O’Connell
Event Administrator: Hawthorn Football Club
Graduated 2002
Responsible for coordinating Corporate Services
at club events and match day functions, includ-
ing organisation of major fund raising efforts as
part of the Club’s Corporate Liaison Program.
Matt Spencer
Exercise Physiologist:
West Australian Institute of Sport
Graduated 1993
Working with athletes and coaches to assess the
physical qualities of athletes and design conditi-
oning programs that assist in optimising elite
sports performance.