Sport at Victoria University
Over our history and particularly in the last decade, VU has been a leading local, national and global contributor in the field of sport.
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World-class research
Victoria University is ranked 7 in the world for sport science.*
Our researchers were recognised for their global standing in the latest Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) results, with human movement and sport science research receiving the highest rating of 5 (well above world standard).
Our $68 million high-technology facility is accessed by students, researchers & professional sports teams.
*2023 Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments.
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We have affiliations with over 350 professional sporting bodies and employers to deliver better and faster employment prospects, grow our applied and translational research opportunities, drive further opportunities for commercial endeavour and actively contribute to community health and wellbeing.
These partnerships benefit our students through placement opportunities and industry-relevant curriculum development, as well as the broader VU community through collaborative research and programs dedicated to improving health and wellbeing.
Our students in our exercise science courses also have access to internal and external placements through our Clinical Exercise & Rehabilitation (VUCER) placements program. During placement students get hands-on experience with real clients in the student-run exercise and rehabilitation clinic.