Rowing
World University Championships - Belgrade
Women's Double Sculls: Heat 1: Romania 1, Germany 2, Austria 3, Australia (Emma Costello SU, Chloe O'Regan SU) 4.
Repechage 2: Chekoslovakia 1, Austria 2, Australia (Costello, O'Regan) 3
B Final: Sweden 1, France 2, Croatia 3, New Zealand 4, Australia (Costello. O'Regan) 5.
Women's Senior Coxless Four: Heat 2: Romania 1, France 2, Australia (Natasha Bolsin SU, Georgina Harvey, Emy Hunstsman, Ailsa Tremayne SU) 3.
Repechage 1: Great Britain 1, Germany 2, Australia (Bolsin, Harvey, Hunstsman, Tremayne) 3.
B Final: Australia (Bolsin, Harvey, Hunstsman, Tremayne) 1, New Zealand 2, Croatia 3.
Men's Coxless Four: Repechage 2: Germany 1, Poland 2, Australia 3 (James Adams, Dominic Grimm SU, Ry Kehett SU, James Harding SU).
B Final: Poland 1, Netherlands 2, Belgium 2, Ukraine 4, Australia (Adams, Grimm. Kehett, Harding) 5.
Australian Football
Sydney Premier Division - Preliminary final
Reserve Grade: Sydney University 14.13: 97 d UNSW-Eastern Suburbs 8.8: 56 at Henson Park.
Rugby UnionShute Shield - Elimination semi-final
Third Grade: Eastern Suburbs 23 d Sydney University 11 at Weekender Stadium.
Netball
State Netball League - major semi-final
Division 1: NSWIS 52 d Fairfield City-Sydney University 34 at Anne Clark Netball Centre.
Division 7: Sydney University 48 d Manly Warringah 37.Basketball
Women's National Basketball League
Fiesta Pre-season Tournament - Shoalhaven
Sydney University Flames 87 d Logan Thunder 49
Sydney University Flames 78 d AIS 65
Canberra Capitals 83 d Sydney University Flames 81
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Education Programs
Even students yet to reach University or adults wishing to extend their skills can benefit from all that Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has to offer.
The University department of Sport and Recreation department coordinates educational courses for secondary students and locals.
The popular SCHOOL SPORT program caters for school groups with a focus on gross motor skill development.
HSC students benefit from the PDHPE modules and/or the SPORTS MEDICINE program.
Students and the general community add great value to their set of skills with SENIOR FIRST AID, an important course for the rest of their life.
Senior First Aid
Day/Time/Format: Fridays and some Saturdays, 9am-4pm, 1 day practical course + distance education package (workbook)
Dates:
SEMESTER ONE:
- January 19, 30
- February 1,4, 5, 6
- March 14, 28
- April 11, 23
- May 9, 23
- June 6, 20
SEMESTER TWO:
- July 4, 25
- August 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
- September 5, 12
- October 24, 31
- November 14, 28
Cost: Non-members $150, Members $145
Enrolment: Book in person at reception at Arena Sports Centre. Collect information regarding your online workbook upon payment. The workbook needs to be completed prior to the course.
Venue/Meet: HK Ward gymnasium (meet outside for 9am start). Students later than 15 minutes will be asked to reschedule their course date and a $50 transfer fee will apply.
Requirements:
- The online workbook must be completed prior to the course as it is a Work Cover requirement.
- Please wear comfortable clothes as the day is mainly practical.
Links: Meet your provider Cynergex, or download your workbook.
Contact: For further enquiries contact Kelly Dewit, education@sport.usyd.edu.au or phone: 02) 9351 8108.
Description:
The Senior First Aid Course is conducted on the Camperdown campus and will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to deal with common accidents and injuries. The face-to-face practical learning is complemented by a distance education package (workbook) which is completed prior to the course. This workbook serves as a point of reference for future revision of the material and allows Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness to run exciting and interesting one-day courses.
The course is nationally accredited and Work Cover approved, making it ideal for coaches, teachers, and all those interested or requiring first aid qualifications.
Why choose Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness?
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness employs qualified, experienced trainers who hold tertiary qualifications in health science/education, current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, and have first aid training experience, to ensure course material is up to date.
Facilities
With Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness' first class intensive learning laboratories at HK Ward Gymnasium, participants can be sure they are trained in a comfortable and supportive learning environment. All equipment is maintained according to national standards.
How does it work?
The course is delivered in a one-day mixed mode assessment method.
Topics covered include:
- Primary Examination (Emergency action plan- DRABCD)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & chest pain
- Secondary examination
- Use of an Automated External Defibrillator
- Treatment of the Unconscious casualty
The day is combined with a distance education package (workbook) which must be completed prior to the class, allowing students to gain a basic understanding of the first aid concepts covered.
What is included?
1 x Accreditation card
1 x Certificate
Benefits.
- Be confident & competent in providing first aid care
- Gain skills & knowledge to deal with common accidents & injuries
- Nationally Work Cover approved
- AustSwim approved
- No prior knowledge or experience necessary
- 3-year Senior First Aid certification
- 1-year CPR certification (annual update recommended)
- Course is presented in a one day, mixed mode time-friendly manner
PDHPE
The PDHPE program is based on the 2 unit Personal Development Health & Physical Education syllabus. It offers year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a variety of practical settings.
Workshops are ideal as an introduction, midway break or refresher as part of the school PDHPE program. Four short workshops, approx. 2.5 hours in length are available, allowing two to be completed within a day.
All students and teachers are provided with workbooks and workshops are conducted at the Health & Fitness studio at HK Ward Gymnasium.
For more information or to enrol, contact (02) 9351 8108 or email education@susport.usyd.edu.au.
Modules.
MODULE 1: FITNESS ASSESSMENT FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Year 11: Core 3 The Body in Motion
Students will participate in fitness testing and during this time they will experience the effects of exercise on the cardiorespiratory system. By the end of the module, students will have developed a personalised health related fitness profile.
Outcomes Addressed: P2, P4, P8 (main focus), P11, P15, P16
MODULE 2: BODY MECHANICS OF ROCK CLIMBING
Year 11: Core 3 The Body in Motion
Students will be able to feel and experience biomechanical principles and anatomical structures working while participating in indoor rockclimbing.
Outcomes Addressed: P7, P9 (strong anatomy focus)
MODULE 3: PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING
Year 12: Core 2 Factors Affecting Performance
Students will experience different types of training and the
effects of these on the body. Energy systems used during
different types of training will be examined.
Outcomes Addressed: H7, H8, H17 Option: Lactate testing
MODULE 4: RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
Year 12: Option 4 Improving Performance
Students will develop an understanding of the role of
weight/resistance training in improving performance. Use of
VO2 submax tests and technology, including speed chutes.
Outcomes Addressed: H7, H8, H10, H17
Senior First Aid.
This is a Workcover and AustSwim approved senior first aid course that certifies participants for three years. It is
presented in a time-efficient manner with one day of face-to-face learning combined with a distance education workbook. The course is practical and allows participants to become confident and competent in performing first aid.
Recommended for Yr 11 PDHPE students, school staff, Duke of Edinburgh participants, coaches and community members.
Includes:
- Active First Aid Manual
- Personal resuscitation shield
- Certificate on completion
- Also available: Emergency Care half-day courses for school staff. Enquire for details.
Sports Medicine Awareness.
Learn the basics of Sports Medicine in this comprehensive practical workshop. Endorsed and produced by Sports Medicine Australia and conducted by Sydney University Health & Fitness, it is ideal for covering HSC Option 3.
PART 1
Sports Medicine Awareness covers prevention of injury, first aid for sports injuries, management of injuries and safe sports programs.
PART 2
Level 1 Sports Taping offers beginners technical and practical advice for taping athletes. Participants will learn taping techniques for injury prevention, managing existing injuries and support. Taping techniques will cover the thumb, fingers and ankle.
Time: 9am - 3pm. Half-day courses available on request.
Includes:
- Certificate of attendance SMAC
- Certificate for Level 1 Sports Taping
- All equipment - including tape, resource book & handouts
School Sport
With the growing importance placed on the health and fitness of children, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has developed a School Sport Program using the first class facilities and equipment available at Sydney's oldest and most prestigious university.
The main aims of the School Sport program are to:
- maximise student participation
- maximise enjoyment
- expose students to a variety of sports
- develop fundamental motor skills
- participate and use equipment in a variety of games and modified sports
- apply movement skills in games and sports that require communication, cooperation, decision-making and observation of rules
- introduce your school and students to Sydney University's sports programs and facilities
Why Choose Sydney University?
Coaching staff
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness is able to utilise top quality coaches who plan the lessons to be fun, innovative and challenging for all ability levels. All of our staff are at least Level 1 Accredited Coaches and Senior First Aid Certified. Lessons are pre-planned to ensure maximum participation, enjoyment and skill development.
Facilities
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness has many well-maintained playing fields to cater for a variety of sports. Indoor facilities at HK Ward Gymnasium cater for sports such as basketball, volleyball and aeroboxing, as well as a first class dojo for martial arts. Tennis and basketball are facilitated through the University Sports & Aquatic Centre.
How it works
K-2 Program
The major focus for the K-2 age group is to develop fundamental movement skills like throwing, catching and kicking. Designed to cover all areas of basic motor skill development, the program includes some modified games at the end of terms 2 and 4. Each unit runs for 4-5 weeks.
Yrs 3-6 program
Your school chooses from six different sports each term. Each class has two sports per term, allowing for approximately four to five weeks per sport. This provides students with a variety of skills to apply in game situations.
Once you have chosen the desired sport/s, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness organises the facilities, equipment and coaching staff. The cost is $4.00 per student, per session. Classes must have a minimum 20 and maximum 30 students per class.