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Caitlin on the starting blocks for university
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For Caitlin Braithwaite, 2009 will be the year she follows her passion for sport all the way to university.
The former Shearwater Steiner school student will next month begin a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at Southern Cross University.
Caitlin said she had always had a keen interest in fitness and health.
“At school we studied personal development, health and physical education, which I found fascinating,” said Caitlin.
“I loved learning about health and disease, human anatomy and the importance of fitness. I’m looking forward to taking my studies to the next level – everything about the course really interests me.
“I haven’t settled on a specific career yet, but I know there will be a few options open to me once I have completed the course. I’m interested in personal training and I may even consider specialising and going into sports physiotherapy.”
The Mullumbimby-based student completed her HSC studies despite battling glandular fever during her trial exams.
Caitlin said it had been a challenging but interesting time.
“Shearwater students sit their exams at Mullumbimby High School which is much bigger and very different to what I’m used to,” she said.
“It was a bit daunting but kind of cool at the same time. I’m excited about getting into life at the University.
“I love playing sport – especially basketball – so I’m looking forward to being able to represent the University in different sports.”
School leavers like Caitlin as well as mature age students still have time to apply for a place at Southern Cross University as offers will be made throughout January and early February.
Students can study full-time on campus, at home by distance education, part-time while working, or tailor an individual study plan from any of these options.
For further information on course details and how to apply go to scu.edu.au/courses Email your questions to enquiry@scu.edu.au or phone 1800 626 481.
Photo: Caitlin Braithwaite (high resolution image available on request)
The former Shearwater Steiner school student will next month begin a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at Southern Cross University.
Caitlin said she had always had a keen interest in fitness and health.
“At school we studied personal development, health and physical education, which I found fascinating,” said Caitlin.
“I loved learning about health and disease, human anatomy and the importance of fitness. I’m looking forward to taking my studies to the next level – everything about the course really interests me.
“I haven’t settled on a specific career yet, but I know there will be a few options open to me once I have completed the course. I’m interested in personal training and I may even consider specialising and going into sports physiotherapy.”
The Mullumbimby-based student completed her HSC studies despite battling glandular fever during her trial exams.
Caitlin said it had been a challenging but interesting time.
“Shearwater students sit their exams at Mullumbimby High School which is much bigger and very different to what I’m used to,” she said.
“It was a bit daunting but kind of cool at the same time. I’m excited about getting into life at the University.
“I love playing sport – especially basketball – so I’m looking forward to being able to represent the University in different sports.”
School leavers like Caitlin as well as mature age students still have time to apply for a place at Southern Cross University as offers will be made throughout January and early February.
Students can study full-time on campus, at home by distance education, part-time while working, or tailor an individual study plan from any of these options.
For further information on course details and how to apply go to scu.edu.au/courses Email your questions to enquiry@scu.edu.au or phone 1800 626 481.
Photo: Caitlin Braithwaite (high resolution image available on request)