Eibhlish is a Unit Coordinator and Lecturer for Health and Physical Education in the Primary and Early Childhood Disciplines in the School of Education.
Background
Eibhlish was a generalist primary teacher who pursued further education in the field of psychology. Her PhD investigated the educational and psychosocial development of adolescents from low SES backgrounds who participate in specialist sport programs. Whilst completing her PhD, she worked as a sessional academic in the School of Arts & Humanities and a research associate in the School of Education.
Current teaching
- ECE6320 – Physical Education, Health & Wellbeing for Young People
- HPE2240 – Health & Physical Education in Primary Schools
- HPE4020 – Teaching Health Education
- HPE6020 – Teaching Health Education
- PHE4304 – Advanced Studies of Teaching Physical Education
- PHE6304 – Advanced Studies of Teaching Physical Education
Professional associations
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (ACHPER)
Research areas and interests
- Health and Wellbeing
- Physical Activity & Physical Education
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychosocial aspects of Health, Physical Activity, & Sport (e.g. sport as an agent of social change)