Associate ProfessorVaughan Cruickshank

Vaughan Cruickshank is an Associate Professor in Health and Physical Education (HPE) and is currently Program Director of the BEd(HPE) program. He teaches a variety of practical and theoretical subjects to predominantly BEd(HPE) students and is also closely involved in the BEd(HPE) Professional Experience programs. Vaughan’s research interests include health and physical education, health literacy, and how we can keep people active and healthy throughout their lives.

Vaughan completed a Bachelor of Human Movement in 2003 and then taught (predominantly Health and Physical Education) in various (predominantly primary) schools in Australia, England and Japan before joining the University of Tasmania in 2011. During this time he also travelled extensively and has done volunteering stints in the USA, Costa Rica, Kenya and Tanzania. Vaughan also has a strong interest in school boarding and has nearly a decade of experience working in different positions in boarding houses in Australia and England.

Vaughan has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented his research at both national and international conferences. He also peer reviews for journals such as European Physical Education Review, Health Promotion Journal of Australia and Education 3-13.