Congratulations to ACHPER Fellow recipient, Amanda Mooney

We are very proud to announce amongst the most recent announcements of National Award recipients was Vice President of ACHPER Victoria, Associate Professor Amanda Mooney. Amanda has been awarded an ACHPER Fellow.

Following nearly ten years teaching Health and Physical Education in schools, Amanda has been a teacher educator and researcher since 2007, and an active member of ACHPER for over thirteen years. 

 Amanda is involved in initial teacher education and learning and teaching in Higher Education with an interest in pedagogy, curriculum and assessment as it applies to physical education, health education and sport.

During her time in the tertiary sector, Amanda held various positions, including Course Director for the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education Degree, Higher Degrees by Research Coordinator and, beginning 2019, the Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning for the School of Education at Deakin University.

Amanda’s dedication and service to ACHPER and the broader profession of health and physical education over the past thirteen years is highly commendable and most worthy of recognition. Through her involvement, our organisation has strengthened its relevance and engagement within the tertiary sector, specifically in Victoria, through her leadership at Board level, and nationally through her contribution to the ACHPER Journal.

Through her engagement with ACHPER Victoria, Amanda has demonstrated strength as a compassionate leader who shows consideration and integrity. Amanda’s strengths particularly come to the forefront when ethical or values-based considerations are required for decision making. This is an exceptional attribute which has contributed to the success and ongoing growth of ACHPER and the delivery of high-quality professional learning to Victorian members.

We are thrilled to see Amanda’s contributions recognised through this Fellowship Award.

Congratulations Amanda and also to the following ACHPER members based in other states across Australia who also received National Awards in 2019:

Craig Johncock – ACHPER Fellow (SA)

Mike George – ACHPER Fellow (SA)

Dawn Penney – ACHPER Fellow (WA)

Helen Parker – ACHPER Fellow (WA)

Brad McAllister – ACHPER Fellow (NSW)

John Williams – ACHPER Honour Award (ACT)

Please click here to learn more about Amanda Mooney’s work and here to view the full list of Victorian ACHPER Life Members and Fellows..