Rathner & Khammy: Physical Activity and Academic Success - Hiatus
About the Project
The School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Melbourne is conducting a research study to investigate the impact of physical activity on academic performance, mental well-being, and sense of belonging among students. This study aims to improve the Course Academic Progress Committee (CAPC) process and develop better strategies for returning students to good standing.

Participation
Important: This study is limited to invited participants only.
If you have received an email invitation to participate in this study, you are eligible to take part.
Participation involves:
- Completing online surveys at the beginning and end of the semester
- Providing consent for access to your academic records
- Additional questions for 'Get Moving' initiative participants
Compensation
As a token of appreciation for your time, participants who complete the survey will receive a $15 electronic gift card.
More Information
For detailed information about the research project, please review the following documents:
Contact Us
For any questions or assistance, please contact the research team:
Email: phys-ed-research@unimelb.edu.au
Subject line: Academic Probation
Ethics Approval
This project has been approved by The University of Melbourne Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 2025-32230-63277).
If you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of this research project, which you do not wish to discuss with the research team, you should contact:
Research Integrity Administrator
Office of Research Ethics and Integrity
University of Melbourne, VIC 3010
Project Supervisor
Associate Professor Yossi Rathner
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
jrathner@unimelb.edu.au
Additional Researchers
Dr Makhala Khammy
Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology
mmkhammy@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Abi Brooker
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
brookera@unimelb.edu.au
Chulan Fernando
Department of Anatomy and Physiology
phys-ed-research@unimelb.edu.au