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Name: Chris Darlington
Sport: Cross Country Skiing
Scholarship holder: NSWIS
What year did you begin your NSWIS
scholarship? 2000
What is your most significant achievement
in sport?
Podiums in nationals 8 years running. 20th German World Marathon Race.
What are your future sporting goals?
World Championship Qualification and top 50 result. Podium in a world Marathon.
What has gaining an educational scholarship with FIA
meant to you?
Completing my Certificate IV in Fitness with FIA enabled me to work as a Personal Trainer. Only 2 months after completion of my Certificate IV in Fitness I was recruited as the Sports Coordinator at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre.
What courses have you completed with FIA
so far?
Certificate IV in Fitness - Personal Trainer and Certificate III in Fitness Group Exercise.
Why did you want to complete this type of study and how
do you think you will use it?
I wanted to work in sports. Completing the Certificate IV in Fitness with FIA provided me with the skills and qualifications so that I could be more successful in gaining positions within sport. The courses provide skills in both 'hands on' fitness training and also fitness business management. Having a qualification in fitness is a great trade to have under my belt so that I can always use it if need be throughout life.
Other than Gymnastics and completing the FIA
scholarship are you also engaged in other work or study?
I have a full time job coordinating the sports services at the Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Centre.
What are your career goals after sport?
Continue to work within sports management.
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