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Welcome to our second edition (December, 2006) of FRONT RUNNER, a newsletter dedicated to informing you about the academic, research and community activities of Physiotherapy, Exercise Science, Sport Management and Sport Science within the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University.
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MEASURING THE EXERCISE RESPONSE IN WOMEN AGE 65-74 YEARS
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 There is increasing recognition that an appropriately prescribed program of exercise can make a significant contribution to an individual’s health status, health management and overall health outcomes. In line with this thinking, Professor Greg Gass of Bond University, in collaboration with colleagues from Griffith University and Massey University, has secured a National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grant. The grant, conferred by the Minister of Health and Ageing under the Primary Health Care Project Grant Scheme, will provide funds in excess of $660K.
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SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH GRANT TO ELIMINATE SPORTING CHEATS
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 A major research grant will combine the academic capital of High Performance Science (Dr Bon Gray) and Forensic Science (Professor Angela van Daal) to help eliminate the “Sporting Cheats” from competition while advancing Australia’s reputation for research and policy development on Anti Doping in Sport.
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NEW BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE COMMENCING JANUARY 2007
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 The new Bachelor of Exercise Science, planned to commence 15 January 2007, has been deliberately structured to be the preferred undergraduate degree for entry into the proposed entry-level Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) program at Bond University (subject to accreditation by Australian Physiotherapy Council). This means that students interested in pursuing a career in Physiotherapy could graduate with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Doctor of Physiotherapy in 12 semesters (4 years) of study.
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REVISED BACHELOR OF SPORTS SCIENCE COMMENCING JANUARY 2007
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 A substantially revised Bachelor of Sports Science degree will be offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Bond University starting January 2007. Enrolments are still being accepted. The new Bachelor of Sports Science will be one of two degrees (the other degree being Bachelor of Exercise Science also offered by Bond University) designed as entry degrees for Doctor of Physiotherapy* planned to start at Bond University in May 2007. (*Subject to accreditation by Australian Physiotherapy Council)
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NEW PROGRAMS FOR 2008
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The following new degree programs are under development and are proposed to be ready for 2008 and beyond:
• Master of Clinical Sciences (proposed 2008)
• Master of High Performance Science (proposed 2008)
• Master of Coaching Science (proposed 2008/2009)
• Master of Sports Counselling (proposed 2007/2008) | |
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BOND UNIVERSITY SHINES WITH COMPETITIVE 5-STAR RANKINGS
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 Bond University is a private, not for profit University located on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The student body of approximately 3000 students with a 50/50 domestic and international mix, benefits from Bond University's philosophy of unequivocal commitment to student learning, graduate employment and excellence. The Good Universities Guide for 2007 gave Bond University five stars for the following educational categories:
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PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL TO PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
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 In a recent article (The Australian 6.12.06), a higher education policy analyst at a public university in Queensland suggested that students from private high schools achieve lower marks in their first year of university than students from public high schools with the same Year 12 ranking. Of particular note was the reasoning for the difference in academic performance in first year of university.
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INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
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Bond University students are now able to take advantage of FEE-HELP which:
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Is an interest free government loan that helps eligible fee-paying students pay their tuition fees;
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Offers a maximum loan of $80,000 which would cover tuition fees for the Bachelor of Exercise Science or the Bachelor of Sports Science
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Is available to Australian citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa;
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Is repaid to the Australian Taxation Office by compulsory repayments through the taxation system when approximately $35,000 is earned in a financial year;
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Grants a 10% bonus for any voluntary payments over $500. | |
OUR CAMPUS
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 Take a moment to browse the images of campus life at Bond University and the learning environment in which our students and staff excel.
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SEASONS GREETINGS
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This is the last edition of FRONT RUNNER for 2006. We in the academic grouping of Physiotherapy, Exercise Science, Sports Management and Sports Science in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University wish you a very Merry Christmas and a successful 2007. |
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PHYSIOTHERAPY, EXERCISE SCIENCE,
SPORT SCIENCE & SPORTS MANAGEMENT
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Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
BOND UNIVERSITY
GOLD COAST QLD 4229
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| IN PROFILE |
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BOND STUDENT GOES DOWNHILL FAST
 Have you ever considered sliding head first down a bobsled track at speeds reaching 120km an hour? While we all do crazy things from time to time… nothing could hold back Sara Kersten-Murphy, a Bond University postgraduate Sports Science student, from taking the Olympic Skeleton Winter Sports Challenge. Being a Skeleton enthusiast, Sara jumped at the opportunity to be a part of a unique selection program directed by the Australian Institute of Sport.
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTH PRODUCTS
As a private, not for profit university, Bond University does not receive yearly funding from the Federal Government, so we are in the position to accept two advertisements in each issue of FRONT RUNNER. Your audience is approximately 4000 readers (and growing) who have either expressed an interest in exercise science, sport science, sport management or physiotherapy, or those who currently work in related industries, including education.
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| EVENTS |
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DR JEROME FLEG TO VISIT BOND UNIVERSITY IN 2007
Dr Jerome Fleg, a cardiologist with extensive refereed publications and clinical experience will visit the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University in February 2007. While visiting Bond University, Dr Fleg will present seminars to staff and students, local general medical practitioners and complete a “Grand Rounds” at a major teaching hospital.
HIGH SCHOOL COACHES NOW 'STRONGER FASTER SAFER'
 The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University hosted Stronger, Faster, Safer on 6 November, 2006, a workshop specifically designed for high school coaches and physical education teachers who have the primary responsibility for young athletes. Attendees from the Gold Coast and Northern NSW were provided with the latest research to improve their coaching outcomes. |
| POSITIONS VACANT |
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If you are interested in joining the ‘Bond University Experience’ and are well credentialed with excellent clinical experience in Physiotherapy then please consider the following vacant academic positions.
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BOND UNIVERSITY, GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND 4229 AUSTRALIA
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