Sport and Active Recreation
Through the provision of participation and leadership opportunities, the Program will foster a gender-equitable environment at MU Sport in which our women students can prosper, and where women’s achievements in sport are proactively promoted and celebrated.
Strong Women Introduction to Strength Training
- Learn the fundamentals of strength training in a safe and supportive environment, led by a woman trainer, over the course of 6 weeks.
- Classes will be held in the Beaurepaire Centre commencing in week 2.
- Free for women students
- Register your interest for the Semester 2 program here.
Cardio Tennis
- A 45-minute tennis workout, suitable for all skill and fitness levels. No previous tennis experience required!
- Commencing week 2, free for women students and lead by a woman tennis coach.
- Free for women students.
- Class times for Semester 2 TBC.
Indoor Sprint Cycling
- Indoor Cycling – Sprint ™
- A 30-minute High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workout, using the new BODY BIKE SMART+ bikes.
- Facilitated by a woman instructor.
- Free for women students.
- For more information about Sprint ™ and group fitness cycling, click here.
Strong Women Fund
MU Sport affiliated clubs can apply to the Women in Sport Fund for financial support (up to $500 per student and up to $1000 per club) for initiatives which demonstrate a commitment to ensuring gender equity, and which will positively impact women student’s participation, leadership and/or performance in sport.
Click here for details on how to apply for the Strong Women Fund.
Strong Women Network
Join the Strong Women Network – a new initiative providing opportunities for women students-athletes to develop crucial leadership and vocational skills, networks and career pathway opportunities through a sport mentoring program.
Applications for 2020 will open in November.
Contact Us
Strong Women Coordinator
strong-women@unimelb.edu.au
9035 8656