WEBINAR: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE S&C EXPERIENCE INSIGHTS WITH TIM McCORMICK & LOU BIBBY

Monday, 27th of October

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sydney/Melbourne Time

Step inside the world of elite sport.

Delivered in partnership between Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs, the Graduate Certificate in Strength & Conditioning is a unique postgraduate qualification that blends advanced academic learning with exclusive access inside a professional high-performance environment.

Across one semester, students complete four postgraduate units while gaining over 40 hours of practical experience embedded within the Bulldogs’ high-performance department. Classes are delivered both online and at Victoria University’s Footscray Park Campus, with masterclasses and industry shifts hosted at Mission Whitten Oval.

At the completion of the course, graduates emerge with the technical expertise, professional experience, and industry connections to make an immediate impact in elite sport — or continue into the Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) program with full credit transfer.

About the Webinar

Join Advanced Sports Osteopath Tim McCormick, a graduate from the inaugural cohort, and Lou Bibby, Advanced Sports Osteopath and leader in sports education, as they discuss:

• Tim’s firsthand experiences completing the course.
• What it’s like to train and learn within the Western Bulldogs high-performance department.
• How the course bridges the gap between postgraduate study and real-world elite sport environments.
• Career pathways and opportunities following graduation.

This interactive session offers valuable insight into how the Graduate Certificate in Strength & Conditioning can accelerate your career and connect you directly to the industry.

Program Highlights

• Delivered in partnership between Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs.
• Over 40 hours of hands-on industry experience inside a professional AFL environment.
• Learn from leading academics and elite practitioners.
• Pathway to Master’s qualification with four units of credit transfer.
• Develop career-ready technical expertise and industry networks.
• Gain credits towards CPD, accreditation, or extended titling with governing bodies in sport, exercise, and allied health.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the program are prepared for roles such as:

• Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Athletic Performance Coach
• High Performance Manager
• Sport Scientist
• Rehabilitation Coach

Location and Delivery

• Victoria University, Footscray Park Campus & Online
• Industry Experience Shifts & Masterclasses: Mission Whitten Oval, Footscray

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for:

• Allied health practitioners seeking postgraduate development.
• Sports coaches and trainers looking to formalise their expertise.
• Graduates aspiring to enter professional or elite-level sport.
• Anyone curious about the connection between academic learning and industry immersion.