Athlete Profile - Dan Noonan Rowing

Name: Dan Noonan

Sport: Rowing

Scholarship holder: NSWIS

What year did you begin your NSWIS scholarship? 2000

What is your most significant achievement in sport?

4th in Olympic games 2008.World Record in Mens Quad.

What are your future sporting goals?

Gold Medal in London 2012.

What has gaining an educational scholarship with FIA meant to you?

Gaining a scholarship to FIA has given me a great opportunity to pursue my passion in the sports and fitness industry. The online study is perfect for me as I am busy with training and work and allows me the flexibility to balance everything.

What courses have you completed with FIA so far?

I have nearly completed my Certificate III in Fitness.

Why did you want to complete this type of study and how do you think you will use it?

I have always had a great passion to work in the fitness industry and to help other people achieve there goals. I would like to start my own personal training company after I complete my courses.

Other than Rowing and completing the FIA scholarship are you also engaged in other work or study?

I have completed my apprenticeship in Plumbing and working as a Plumber at the moment, also I am coaching rowing part time.

What are your career goals after sport?

To have a successful business in the fitness industry.

If you would like to sponsor Dan’s sporting career, you can contact him via the NSW Institute of Sport website: www.nswis.com.au

 



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