How to be a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of Sport with Victoria Brackley
Learn about a niche pocket of Sport Science, how a uni project contributed to an Olympic Gold Medal, plus the study and skills required to become an expert in this space.
Reuben Williams
May 29, 2023
How to be a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of Sport with Victoria Brackley
Learn about a niche pocket of Sport Science, how a uni project contributed to an Olympic Gold Medal, plus the study and skills required to become an expert in this space.
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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast: The ultimate guide to make it in the sports industry!
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Meet Dr. Victoria Brackley, Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of Sport
Victoria has one of the coolest jobs we’ve ever had on the show, working with elite athletes on how they can use better techniques, skills and movements to improve performance. Victoria mainly specialises in the pool, helping Australia’s best swimmers to improve their lap times.
Heaps to look out for in this ep with what it’s like to work with elite athletes, essential skills to be a biomechanist, what a day in the life looks like and where to start if you’re looking for a job in this space.
In this episode we cover:
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:51) - Community update
(10:06) - Welcome Victoria
(11:30) - Victoria’s work with Mack Horton
(21:45) - How to become a Biomechanist
(25:56) - Biomechanics vs Performance Analysis
(31:07) - A week in the life of a Biomechanist
(33:41) - How Vic used a hula-hoop to improve a swimmer’s dive
(40:51) - 3 essential skills to be a Biomechanics
(47:13) - Career challenges Victoria has faced
(53:52) - Advice to people wanting to work in Biomechanics
(56:15) - #ASKSPORTSGRAD
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