Dr. Jodie Dakic

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jodie Dakic is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University and currently serves as the Co-Director of the Curriculum for the Physiotherapy Program, leading the Women's and Men's Pelvic Health Stream. With a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Melbourne, she has a strong clinical background, having worked for 14 years with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in various roles, including Director of Athlete Medical Services. Her clinical experience includes positions with Tennis Australia and the Australian junior softball team. Dakic's research focuses on injury epidemiology, prevention, and women's health, particularly pelvic floor disorders in female athletes. She is completing her PhD on these topics, aiming to explore the impact of pelvic floor disorders on female participation and performance in sports, as well as current practices regarding screening and managing these disorders. Her extensive contributions to research and education highlight her commitment to advancing women's health in sports.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne

Co-Director of Curriculum for the Physiotherapy Program and leader of the Women's and Men's Pelvic Health Stream.

Director of Athlete Medical Services

2007-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Women's Tennis Association •

Oversaw athlete medical services during international tours.

Physiotherapist

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Tennis Australia •

Provided physiotherapy services at national events.

Awards

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Travel Grant

2019-01-01
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Research

2023-01-01

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.