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Australian Catholic University (ACU) and the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) are offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake sport science research exploring the relationship between coaches' perceptions and traditional measures of talent, seeking to enhance the adequacy and accuracy of current talent detection methods.
One PhD scholarship package is being offered in 2024 that will focus on talent identification and development (TID) programs that are linked to the QAS YouFor2032 goals. The research involves comparing coaching approaches of talent-identified and traditionally recruited athletes, contributing to the refinement of talent scouting sessions, and potential identification of new tests or data for more precise talent selection. The project is a collaboration between ACU, the University of New England (UNE), James Cook University (JCU), and the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS).
The scholarship is available for a high-performing candidate who has a particular interest in talent identification and development, skill acquisition, and coaching science. The candidate should have a particular interest in working with youth athletes across a range of Olympic and Paralympic sports. Furthermore, the successful candidate will work alongside the QAS Talent and Coaching team to support QAS initiatives.
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| Study mode | Full-time, on-campus |
| Location | The candidate will primarily be located at ACU’s Brisbane campus but will also spend time at the QAS headquarters and within regional areas of Queensland, such as Townsville. |
| Duration | Up to 3.5 years |
| Commencing | Second half of 2024 |
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The successful applicants’ supervisory team will include:
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School of Behavioural and Health Sciences The School of Behavioural and Health Sciences at ACU offers a range of courses designed to improve health outcomes and enhance the performance of elite athletes. The School of Behavioural and Health Sciences conducts researching focusing on sport science, injury prevention, psychology, elite athlete preparation, and clinical applications of exercise in health, chronic disease, and rehabilitation. Our staff are involved in various, cross-disciplinary research projects that utilise our first-class facilities and extensive industry partner network. |
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Queensland Academy of Sport The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is Queensland’s high performance sport agency responsible for preparing Queensland elite athletes, teams, and coaches for success on the world stage. The QAS supports over 500 athletes in their elite sporting journey from talented juniors to Olympic, Paralympic, and World Champions. The QAS is also investing in identifying and developing the next generation of high-performance Queensland athletes through the YouFor2032 program. YouFor2032 is a key component of the QAS’s Talent and Coaching strategy, partnering with 18 Olympic and Paralympic sports to find and support future champions. The QAS is an innovative leader in supporting impactful research through the Sport Performance Innovation and Knowledge Excellence (SPIKE) initiative. SPIKE supports research projects that have a tangible impact on outcomes for high-performance sports, athletes, coaches, and practitioners. |
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ACU PhD program
Scholarship criteria Essential requirements:
Desirable skills:
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Applications close: 11:59 pm (AEST), Sunday 22 September 2024
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit all documentation required for an application to the PhD program at ACU, as detailed in the 'How to Apply' instructions, plus:
Interested candidates should contact Dr Daniel Chalkley before applying for the PhD program and this scholarship.
Australian Catholic University is a world-leading research university and has strengths in exercise performance, injury, and sports technology. Research excellence at ACU is founded on the principles of social justice and the common good and attracts leading experts, students and collaborators from across the globe.
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