An academy for the advancement of sport, education and research through athlete development, work-integrated learning and innovation.
What is the RMIT Sports Academy?
The RMIT Sports Academy exists to deliver impact across three pillars: Sport, Education, and Research.
It partners closely with RMIT Colleges to create value for RMIT students, staff, and the broader community:
- Excellence in Sports Performance
Developing competitive athletes in strategically selected sports aligned with RMIT’s goals. - Work-Integrated Learning
Embedding real-world student experiences into the Academy’s operations to build future-ready professionals. - Research
Driving innovation and evidence-based practice through interdisciplinary collaboration.
RMIT Basketball
RMIT proudly competes in Basketball Victoria’s highly competitive BIG V League and the annual UniSport Nationals, the pinnacle of Australian intervarsity sport.
Follow @RMITBigV on Facebook and Instagram.
Website: Big V - Home
Interested in playing social basketball? Join the RMIT Basketball Club.
RMIT Tennis
Based at the RMIT Sports Centre at Bundoora campus, the program is known for its strong culture, high-level coaching and community partnerships with the Bundoora Tennis Club and Gripping Potential Tennis Coaching.
Other opportunities to compete for RMIT in tennis include UniSport Nationals.
RMIT Esports
The RMIT Sports Academy supports our competitive Esports program which operates from our dedicated Gaming Hub at City Campus. Athlete performance in select games is strengthened by an expert coaching team, and the action is captured via our Sports Media Team and state of the art Livestream studio.
RMIT has a thriving Esports and Games scene that is fun and inclusive. Get involved via RMIT Esports and Games Club.
Join the RMIT Esports Discord.
Facilities
- Health Clinic including: physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, Chinese medicine, remedial massage and psychology
- Gymnasium
- Athletics training track
- Multiple synthetic training surfaces
- Indoor training stadium
- Function rooms
Work Integrated Learning
The RMIT Sports Academy provides students with opportunities to gain relevant, practical experience in their field of study in a fun and professional environment. Students can contribute on-field and off-field - at games, events, training sessions and key moments throughout the season.
Available opportunities include:
- Health Sciences – myotherapy, chiropractic, Chinese medicine, osteopathy.
- Media and Communication.
- College of Business.
- Education – Coaching, clinics.
- Exercise Science – Strengthening and conditioning, game analytics.
Email active@rmit.edu.au to hear about the current WIL and employment opportunities.
Thank you to the Redbacks community for taking a chance and allowing me to join the program as a Maths and Stats student at RMIT University with no reputation in even junior basketball… I’ve learned so much and appreciate how the team has trusted my way of analysing the game.
2024 RMIT Big V Basketball – Data Analyst
Interning at RMIT Sports Academy has been a really positive experience for me, I've learnt a lot about the industry and the support I've gotten from my supervisors has been really beneficial in my career path.
2024 Sports Media Intern
Gain relevant, hands-on experience by practicing your skills in a fun, supportive and professional environment.
Email active@rmit.edu.au to hear about the current WIL and employment opportunities.
