Meet Sarah Cavallin

Bachelor of Health Science (Health & Physical Education)

I never thought that I would be studying a degree in Health and Physical Education.

As a child, sport and physical activity were a big part of my life, whether it was outside riding my bike, in the paddock riding my horse or at the pool for squad training. However, if you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer would not have been what I am doing now. It wasn't until the latter stages of year 11, when I began researching possible study options that I came across the Bachelor of Health Science (Health & Physical Education) at Western Sydney University. Further discussions with my year coordinator were the spark that ignited my passion to study this degree.

Now that I am about to graduate, I know that I made the right decision. The past three years have taught me so much and given me many opportunities that I never would have thought possible. The Health and Physical Education (HPE) degree offers a blend of classroom and practical time, which has enhanced my learning and given me a well-rounded university experience.

As a part of the degree I have been able to obtain my level 1 coaching certificate in AFL and gain valuable teaching experiences. I have also been a part of many extra curricular activities while at university.  I've being a member of the HPE year representative committee, becoming an Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) (opens in a new window) mentor and working as a research assistant with several HPE academic staff.

The most significant extracurricular experience that I have been a part of has definitely been my work as a research assistant. These opportunities  have enriched my university experience, giving me the opportunity to learn new skills that I have applied to my studies. This work has opened my eyes to new career possibilities in not only research but also academia. Next year I am hoping to study a Masters of Research and, in the future, progress to a PhD.

Looking to the future I would like to pursue a career in Health and Physical Education research and look forward to inspiring other's to be just as passionate about HPE as I am.