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Melisa is a health and physical education (HPE) academic within the University of Southern Queensland and research on health-related work of teachers.
Melisa participates regularly in physical activities. On a regular day, she is working out in the gym, hiking, playing tennis or pickleball. Further, as a supporter of women’s sport, she enjoys watching sport, specifically tennis and women’s soccer (go Chelsea!). As a health and physical education academic, she hopes to extend this passion for physical activities to the initial teacher educators who would influence their future students to become active citizens.
Melisa is a health and physical education (HPE) academic within the University of Southern Queensland and research on health-related work of teachers. She teaches the health and physical education curriculum in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs engaging in program design, online and face to face teaching and is the academic integrity lead within the School of Education. She has been part of the health promoting schools committee within ACHPER and prior experience includes teaching HPE and Mathematics in schools locally and internationally.
Health promoting schools, health and physical education, sport organisation, research in schools
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Western Sydney University on “Reflexive Caring”: Teachers’ health work in a Queensland primary school.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at The University of Queensland on getting in the health role of Queensland primary PE specialists.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies, Education) with honours at The University of Queensland.
Diploma in Physical Education and Sports Science (Physical Education and Mathematics) at National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Melanie spent 15 years working in the university sector and has taught in Aboriginal studies, specifically in cultural safety and community engagement.
Adrian is an experienced sport and recreation leader with over 25 years’ experience in community development, facility management, and strategic sector advocacy, driving inclusive, active, and connected communities across Australia.
Kristen is a stakeholder engagement consultant with an extensive background in sales, marketing and relationship building. She has seen business partnerships from all angles, spanning education, corporate, sport and professional associations.
Sam Rossi is a passionate education leader with a strong track record in delivering innovative health and wellbeing programs that empower students to thrive through active, engaging learning experiences.
Russell is the President of ACHPER Australia, now leading the organisation following the outstanding tenure of Dr. Sue Whatman. Russell has been a member of ACHPER since 1975 and was awarded Life Membership in 2006.
He has been a lecturer in Physical Education and Health at Flinders University since 1990.
Associate Professor Sue Whatman is the immediate past President of ACHPER Incorporated. Sue has been a teacher-educator for more than 30 years, currently convening Higher Degree Research (HDR) in education and the HPE Double Major at Griffith University.
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