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High Performance Sport

Summary

Donna's doctoral thesis was titled 'An investigation of aetiological factors contributing to groin injuries in professional rugby league players'. Her research and conference presentations cover athletic profiling, science and football, optimising performance, injury prevention and coach education.

Supervisor

Professor Donna O'Connor.

Research location

Sydney School of Education and Social Work

Synopsis

Research interests

Health and sport

  • Sports performance

Learning sciences; psychology of education

  • Learning technologies and new media

Research on teaching and learning

  • Health and physical education and development

Keywords: coaching effectiveness, athlete development, youth sport coaching, coach learning, high performance sport

Additional information

1. If you are interested in this research opportunity, you are encouraged to email the potential supervisor directly.  To find their email address, follow the link provided to their profile page. 

When contacting them, you should describe your academic educational background and research experience, and include an academic transcript and CV (resume). You should also include a research proposal (1500-2000 words); refer to How to write a research proposal for guidance. You should explain why you want to undertake a PhD and how you believe your research topic aligns with the supervisor’s own research. You may be asked to supply a sample of written work.

2. Your potential supervisor may offer you advice on developing your research proposal before you submit your application. You will need to provide a written statement from your potential supervisor that they have agreed to supervise your project.

3. If you would like general advice in your subject area before submitting an application, contact an academic advisor listed here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-contact.html

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3373

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