Dr. Lisa Young

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Young is a Lecturer in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education at Monash University. Her research and teaching focus on student voice agency, inclusive pedagogies, and curriculum assessment. Lisa's work is primarily situated in Health Physical Education (HPE), developing and enacting intentional, evidence-based approaches that integrate student voice, agency, and inclusive educational pedagogies across F-12 and higher education contexts. Grounded in qualitative inquiry, her work translates evidence into practical guidance for educators and education systems. She publishes in leading international peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes to research quality peer review. Lisa's research interests span HPE, sport, physical activity settings, and broader educational contexts, examining curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment through lenses of equity and inclusion. Particularly, she explores teaching and learning that moves beyond traditional models to embrace democratic, student-centered approaches that enhance learning, wellbeing, and lifelong engagement in physical activity. Furthermore, Lisa has expertise in Actor-Network Theory and innovative research approaches, generating new ways to understand educational change and reform.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lecturer in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education, focusing on Health Physical Education and inclusive pedagogies.

Awards

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Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning - Early Career Category

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Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award for Community Education Programs

Courses

EDF1073 Introduction to Health Physical Education EDF1075 Biophysical and Behavioural Foundations of Health Physical Education EDF3090 Inclusion and Diversity in Health Physical Education EDF5172 Physical Education in Secondary Years B EDF5815 Primary Health Physical Education

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.