| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Grant, M. T., Hanlon, C., & Young, J. A. (240101). Transforming the experiential learning of sport management graduates into transferable employability signals. Journal of Education and Work, |
| 2023 | Young, J., & Pearce, A. J. (231006). A review of Cliff Richey s book, Your playbook to beating depression. Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis, 28(1), (12-13). |
| 2023 | Grant, M. T., Hanlon, C., & Young, J. A. (230801). An employable graduate: Essential awareness factors to the preparation of sport management practical experiences. Industry and Higher Education, 37(4), (574-586). |
| 2021 | Young, J., & Pearce, A. J. (211002). Salute to a Legend s First Coach. Journal of COACHING & SPORT SCIENCE REVIEW, (4-6). |
| 2021 | Young, J. (210430). Match-fixing threats: Effective responses of coaches. ITF Coaching and Sport Science Review, 83 (4-6). |
| 2021 | . (210101). The times are they a-changing? Evolving attitudes in Australian exercise science students attitudes towards sports concussion. The Journal of Sport and Exercise Science, 5(4), |
| 2020 | Young, J. (201231). Pearls of Wisdom from Rod Laver, AC, MBE. ITF Coaching and Sport Science Review, 82 (17-17). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Sport and exercise psychology
- Coaching
- Inclusion and diversity
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
About Janet Young
Janet has an avid interest in sport having been a professional tennis player and Australian representative. Her involvement in tennis has included working for the Women’s Tennis Association and Tennis Australia.
Currently Janet is a Director of the Evonne Goolagong Foundation and is an Ambassador for Blind Sports Victoria (tennis program). She has received the following awards and honours:
- Tennis Australia and International Tennis Federation Hall of Fame Award – for services to Australian tennis
- International Tennis Federation Fed Cup Champion Award – for performances and services to the Fed Cup competition (top international teams event for women)
- Australian University Sports Honour Roll Inductee as an Australian Champion – in recognition for performances at international sports competitions for universities.
Qualifications
- PhD, Monash University, Australia, 1999
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Monash University, 1994
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, 1972
Key publications
Janet has over 79 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Janet's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Conference paper (showing 3)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Young, J., Grant, M., & Hanlon, C. (211201). Transforming the experiential learning of sport management undergraduates into employable signals during job recruitment and selection SMAANZ. |
| 2021 | Young, J., & Konjarski, L. (211106). Reflections on Coaching Children with an Intellectual Disability ITF. |
| 2021 | Young, J., & Konjarski, L. (210331). Schools and Universities as partners to authentic learning experiences Peak Physical Education. |
Journal article (showing 7 of 67)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2017
|
The Move, Eat, Breath and Sleep Project
From: Sano Health Pty Ltd
Other investigators: Aspr Daryl Marchant
For period: 2017-2018
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Not available for media queries
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
| 1 | Doctor of Education | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (2) | Associate supervisor |
| Doctor of Education (1) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Janet is currently Unit Convenor, Key Academic, Academic and Teaching and Research for:
Academic Teaching Research for:
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 - Present |
Senior Lecturer
|
Victoria University |
| Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 |
Head of Women's Tennis
|
Tennis Australia |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2005 -
Present
|
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University |
| Jan 2000 -
Dec 2005
|
Head of Women's Tennis
Tennis Australia |
Key industry, community & government roles
| Dates | Role | Department/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 |
Director
|
The Evonne Goolagong Foundation |
| Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 |
Ambassador
|
Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 |
Director
The Evonne Goolagong Foundation |
| Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 |
Ambassador
Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2020 |
Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (Programs that Enhance Learning) - Victoria University |
| 2019 |
Australian Academy of Tennis Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award - Australian Academy of Tennis Coaches |
| 2014 |
International Tennis Federation Fed Cup Champion Award - International Tennis Federation |
| 2014 |
Excellence in the Integration of Teaching & Research Award - Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- Exercise and Sport Psychologist, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Lifelong Fellow, Australian Psychological Society College of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Fellow, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
