Sport Science Focus

Our mission is to give VIS athletes a competitive edge using a science-led approach to athlete preparation.

Sport Science

Program Overview

VIS Sport Science assists in optimising athletic performance by integrating internal and external scientists and consultants into the VIS programs.  The key discipline areas of VIS Sport Science are Physiology, Psychology, and Performance Analysis, supplemented by expertise in skill acquisition, biomechanics and performance technology from the university and private practice sector.

VIS Sport Science Team

Dr Harry Brennan (Sport Science Coordinator)
Nick Sanders (Sport Scientist)
Cathryn Pruscino (Sport Scientist)
Sylvie Withers (Sport Scientist)

Student Placement Program

**2013 APPLICATIONS OPEN**

VIS Sport Science offers one-year student placements to undergraduate and postgraduate university students.  These placements are for a minimum of 10 hours per week over a 12 month period.  Placements are unpaid.

This placement will be located within the VIS Sport Science Department. The trainee will be directly supervised by a VIS Sport Science staff member to deliver general and specialised sport science services to VIS athletes.

This is an exciting opportunity for prospective scientists to gain valuable practical experience in preparing elite athletes and working alongside some of Australia’s leading applied sport scientists.

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Applications are due no later than close of business Friday 31st May 2013. Interviews scheduled for week commencing Monday 10^th June 2013.

To apply, please send two (2) hard copies of your application (including cover letter, CV and academic record) to: Dr Harry Brennan, Sport Science Coordinator, Victorian Institute of Sport, PO Box 12608, A'Beckett Street, Melbourne VIC 8006.