News: Education
Kiwi children deprived of crucial play time
New Zealand children are at risk of weight gain and poor brain development because they are not playing every day, according to a new study. The Milo State of Play study has...
Mar 13, 2012
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ESSA conference attracts international keynotes
Sports science leaders from across the globe are to converge on the Gold Coast to address exercise physiologists from across Australia at the 'Research to Practice' Conference...
Mar 12, 2012
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Murrindindi Training Institute open for business
The Murrindindi Training Institute (MTI) has commenced the delivery of its first outdoor recreation courses. MTI's School of Outdoor Leadership will deliver a Certificate IV and...
Mar 12, 2012
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Growing demands for Personal Trainers
Australia's ageing and increasingly health-conscious population is driving the demand for Personal Trainers. Against a backdrop of rising obesity rates, the fitness industry is...
Mar 9, 2012
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Thanyapura hosts Bob Dwyer rugby clinic: appoints business development executive
Rugby World Cup winning coach Bob Dwyer is this weekend presenting the first in a series of three rugby coaching clinics to be held on the Thai resort island of Phuket this...
Mar 9, 2012
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New Zealand REPs registers another 30 facilities
Another 30 new clubs have recently registered with New Zealand's Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs), many of which are 24 hour franchise operations such as Jetts and Snap...
Mar 9, 2012
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Urban design can boost activity and health
The design of cities and buildings can address Australia's obesity crisis, say the supporters of a new Tasmanian degree in public health. Heart Foundation Australian President...
Mar 8, 2012
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Still time to join the YMCA Swimathon
With just a few days left to register, the YMCA is encouraging Australians of all ages and swimming abilities to 'Dive In' and 'Help Out' at Australia's biggest pool-based swim,...
Mar 7, 2012
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Gold Coast club tests reACT to the limit
Prior to the full commercial release of the reACT (Rapid Eccentric Anaerobic Core Trainer) product at the upcoming Australian Fitness and Health Expo, Snap Fitness Southport has...
Mar 7, 2012
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KidZania launches family edutainment in Kuala Lumpur
KidZania has opened its first family 'edutainment' centre Kuala Lumpur, with the opening event marking a Foundation Day Ceremony, continuing a KidZania tradition that first...
Mar 6, 2012
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Federal Coalition leader pledges more money for life saving
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has announced that a future Coalition government would commit an additional $10 million to assist surf life saving clubs. The money would...
Mar 6, 2012
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Singapore Management University and Singapore Sports Council to use sport to promote values and skil
The Singapore Management University (SMU) and the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a framework for collaboration to...
Mar 5, 2012
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WorkCover NSW launches Small Business Rebate Program
WorkCover NSW has this week launched a new program to make small businesses safer. WorkCover's Small Business Rebate Program offers rebates of up to $500 to help small business...
Mar 4, 2012
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Billionaire Glenn buys into Warriors NRL franchise
The Warriors NRL club has announced that New Zealand billionaire Owen Glenn has taken a 50% stake in the club. Current majority stakeholder Eric Watson announced he was entering...
Mar 3, 2012
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Study shows significant growth in cruising's economic contribution
New economic analysis by Deloitte Access Economics shows the Australian cruise industry contributed $828.1 million to the national economy in 2010/11 – an increase of more than...
Mar 1, 2012
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Dr Andrew Rochford named Australian Institute of Fitness ambassador
TV Presenter Dr Andrew Rochford has teamed up with Australian Institute of Fitness to urge more people to start a career in the fitness industry and take on the role of...
Feb 23, 2012
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NBL launches bold community program
The National Basketball League (NBL) has launched a bold new community program that aims to have NBL players and coaches visit over 150,000 school age children over the next 12...
Feb 22, 2012
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SportingPulse powers international basketball
Technology and digital media solutions company, SportingPulse has released new mobile features for the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) official LiveStats tool which...
Feb 20, 2012
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IAAPA brings management program to Hong Kong
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) is to stage its Institute for Attractions Managers immediately prior to the 2012 Asian Attractions Expo...
Feb 17, 2012
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VIPeople to help NRL convert fans into members
With the start of the 2012 season approaching, VIPeople has teamed up with the National Rugby League membership department to become their official data collection agency. The...
Feb 16, 2012
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Watch Around Water program reaches 100 pools in Victoria
Representatives of Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have reported that the Watch Around Water public swimming pool safety program continues...
Feb 16, 2012
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School sporting injuries masked by lack of data
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that five students died playing sport at NSW schools over the past decade while another 15 suffered spinal injuries, loss of mental...
Feb 15, 2012
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CERM celebrates 21 years of industry partnerships
The close of 2011 marked 21 years of industry partnering between public aquatic and leisure facilities in Australia and New Zealand and the CERM Performance Indicators (CERM PI)...
Feb 10, 2012
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NZQA starts qualifications review in the fitness industry
The New Zealand Government's Targeted Review of Qualifications (TROQ), through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA - Mana Tohu Matauranga O Aotearoa), is to focus on...
Feb 10, 2012
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