In Australia, women are under-represented in organised sport—as participants, coaches, officials, administrators, and board members—when compared to their male cohort. A variety of strategies exist to help equalise opportunities for girls and women, however, concerns continue on how gender bias may prevent them from receiving the full benefits sport and physical activity (PA) can offer.
Read moreIn practical terms ‘sport’ is defined by its social interpretation as well as its strong association with physical exertion and performance measures. What we perceive as ‘sport’ in one instance may not be in another; sport takes on many forms and is constantly changing based upon societal norms, trends, and new directions.
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25 Jan 2024: 11. An estimated 1,384,000 (39%) of Australian men [aged 55+] and 902,000 (23%) of Australian women [aged 55+] participated in a sport-related activity at least once a ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation,
20 Mar 2023: It finds the effects of professional sports on sport participation is not conclusive. ... Sistas’ and aunties: sport, physical activity and indigenous Australian women, Stronach, M., Maxwell, H.
2 Jul 2024: As part of the broader Closing the Gap agenda, sport can help break down barriers and assist with entry into First Nations communities.
8 Mar 2024: Sport scientist accreditation is available from ESSA to those professionals working in the elite sports science industry. ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
21 May 2024: Australia's First Nations Peoples and Sport. When sports organisations engage with First Nations communities it provides mutual benefits. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission,
26 Jun 2024: Her life depends on it III: Sport, physical activity, and health and wellbeing of American girls and women, Women’s Sports Foundation, (2015). ... in sport and physical activity and the health and wellbeing of American girls and women.
22 Dec 2023: enjoyment in team sports and could lead to reduced attrition in youth sport more generally. ... Non-Binary People, Sport and Physical Activity, Pride in Sports for Sport England, (2020).
8 Mar 2024: Sport Science and Sports Medicine Policy, Basketball Australia, (January 2016). Supplementation Policy (p.4). ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
29 Nov 2023: Many volunteers have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
4 Dec 2023: Volunteering provides substantial value to society and to the volunteers themselves, including mental, social, and physical benefits.