News - Sports Scholars

HB Magpie – EIT Student Jacob Devery
September 11, 2018

I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport at EIT, as well as being a member of the Hawke’s Bay Magpies.  After finishing my studies at Hastings Boys’ High School in...

HB Magpie – EIT Student – Pouri Rakete-Stones
September 11, 2018

Initially I didn’t know what I wanted to do, whether to work or begin studying. I had a sit down with EIT and talked through some potential options. Going through the classes I’d done...

EIT – HBRU Sports Scholar – Felicity Powdrell
September 11, 2018

The past two months have been a whirlwind of adventure and exhaustion in blistering heat. I was offered the opportunity to travel to America and play sevens for Oklahoma University, and while...

EIT – Sport HB Sports Scholar – Amy Withey-Percy
September 3, 2018

As I enter my final semester of study, I reflect upon the journey has been thus far. I have had the privilege of working alongside some very talented athletes. I have witnessed the season that was...

EIT Sports Scholar – Kianu Kereru-Symes 
July 3, 2018

Study is an important component of my life.  It stimulates and challenges my mind, keeps me busy when I am training and helps get me closer to earning a degree. Luckily enough, I am a member of...

Blog by EIT Sport Science Student – Amy Withey-Percy
June 11, 2018

This year for me started off on a high.  I was very grateful to be given the opportunity to take on the role of strength and conditioning coach for the Hawks basketball team.  In my time so far,...

Sport HB-EIT Sports Scholar – Dominic McGovan
December 18, 2017

Winding down to the end of my first semester at EIT, I noticed a difference in the way I approached many different things.  For example, in knuckling down to study for exams, I found myself...