The new partnership will give Fremantle access to staff from the university's multi-media, exercise science and sports medicine departments.
In return students studying film, TV, exercise science and physiotherapy will be offered placement opportunities with the Dockers.
Fremantle's chief executive Steve Rosich said the university's involvement in the new recreation centre, on top of its expertise in exercise science and physiotherapy, made the partnership a logical decision.
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READ NOW"The partnership in essence starts with our new elite training and administration facility at Cockburn Central West " and Curtin University will have a presence there and be involved in our multi-media and sports science areas," Mr Rosich said.
"It is very much a two-way street, with significant benefits to both Curtin University and the Fremantle Dockers."The ability of the club to provide real-world experience for Curtin students and for our players and staff to benefit from the university's academic expertise and research capabilities exemplifies that."