Gavin Colville is Teaching Academic at the UniSA Business School. As a lecturer and course coordinator in the Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management), Gavin's teaching focus includes sport event management and the management of athletic participation and performance pathways. Gavin holds undergraduate qualifications in Recreation Planning and Management and Masters qualifications in Business. Prior to joining the University, Gavin held various working roles in the sporting industry including time with the Australian Sports Commission and the South Australian National Football League. Ongoing industy engagement has been critical to Gavin's teaching success. Currently, he holds athlete development roles... Read more
About me
Gavin Colville is Teaching Academic at the UniSA Business School. As a lecturer and course coordinator in the Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation Management), Gavin's teaching focus includes sport event management and the management of athletic participation and performance pathways. Gavin holds undergraduate qualifications in Recreation Planning and Management and Masters qualifications in Business. Prior to joining the University, Gavin held various working roles in the sporting industry including time with the Australian Sports Commission and the South Australian National Football League. Ongoing industy engagement has been critical to Gavin's teaching success. Currently, he holds athlete development roles with both the West Adelaide Football Club and the South Australian Cricket Academy, and an advisory role focussing on participation with Little Athletics SA.
Gavin's ability to combine industry experience with academic content is regularly acknowledged. This includes being a two-time recipient of the UniSA Business School ‘Excellence in Teaching’ award.
About me
About me
Master of Business (In Progress) University of South Australia
Master of Business (Administration Management) University of South Australia
Graduate Certificate in Education (In Progress) University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma of Business (Administration Management) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Applied Science (Recreation and Planning Management) University of South Australia
Current research interests include metacognition and athletic performance, athletic identity, the application of educational pedagogy on personal and professional development.
Research
Current research interests include metacognition and athletic performance, athletic identity, the application of educational pedagogy on personal and professional development.
External engagement & recognition
External engagement & recognition
Teaching & student supervision