Media are invited to record Western Jets TAC Cup players in a demonstration of the latest developments in sports science:
- Kicking tests using newly developed CSIRO "smart leggings"
- Simulation training - players tested on near life size interactive decision-making scenarios
Sport and exercise science at the cutting edge on display at Victoria University's new Sport and Learning Precinct in Footscray.
Event details:
Where: Footscray Park Campus, Mel Ref: 2S, F4.Parking at rear off Maribyrnong Bvd
Date: Friday, 24 June
Time: 11am-12.30pm
What: Western Jets TAC Cup players in lab-based demonstrations, Interactive multimedia sports skills acquisition, Heat chamber exercise and oxygen uptake testing, Tours of learning commons and sports science labs
Who: Official opening by the Governor of Victoria, Mr Alex Chernov, with an address by federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon, MC: ABC 774 Drive presenter Lindy Burns
Media inquiries: Jim Buckell, External Communications Manager,
Marketing and Communications Department, Victoria University
Ph: (03) 9919 4243; mobile: 0400 465 459; email: jim.buckell@vu.edu.au
