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Career Advice: Gen – Olympian (Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6, TAFE Students, Teacher, Parent)

Ever dreamed of going to the Olympics?
Going pro with your sport?
Meet Gen, a two-time Olympic rower. Hear about rowing for Australia.
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Ever dreamed of going to the Olympics? Going pro with your sport? Meet Gen, a two time Olympic rower.
She is a former world champion and represented Australia at Rio 2016 in the women’s double scull and Tokyo 2020 in the women’s eight.
Hear her speak about:
• The awe of the Olympic ceremony.
• How she balanced work, university and training for the Olympics.
• Learn how professional athletes keep motivated.
• Understand the life of a professional athlete and if it is the right fit for you?
• How to start your athletic pathway, career paths as an athlete.
• Re-entering the workforce and finding meaning after devoting so much of your life to one pursuit, and so much more.
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IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Ikigai Network
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
FREE
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Careers
Other KLAs
PDHPE » Physical Activity and Sports Studies
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Learning Intention
- Understand the life of a professional athlete and if it is the right fit for you
Success criteria
- Learn about juggling a working life, uni and training for the Olympics
- Understand how professional athletes keep motivated
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Requirements: Technology, Materials and Pre and Post event requirements.
Required: Internet connection, internet device
Optional: Projector/TV to show to multiple students comfortably, pens and paper to take notes
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Will This Event Be Recorded?
No