#240: How to be a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of Sport with Victoria Brackley

Meet Dr. Victoria Brackley, a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of sport.What’s Biomechanics?Biomechanics uses data, physics, and technology to improve performance and reduce injury. In simple terms, they help athletes move better.Victoria works specifically with Australia’s best swimmers, and even helped to shave seconds off Mack Horton’s tumble turn to help bring home Olympic gold at Rio 2016.We chat through her career journey to date, essential skills and study to be a Biomechanist, and how a hula-hoop is all you need for the perfect dive.If you’re into all things high performance and science, learn all about Biomechanics with Victoria Brackley!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) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#173: Jacob Tober (MetricVBT) - How to launch your career in sport science #163: Steve Moore (Carlton FC) - Life of an AFL Strength & Conditioning Coach in 2022*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.