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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2 Jul 2024: There are many factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
27 Jun 2024: Australian and international initiatives to support and encourage participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
1 Nov 2023: Australian and international initiatives to support and encourage volunteer participation in sport.
16 May 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that either motivate or provide barriers to volunteer participation.
3 Jul 2024: Timeline. Wheelchair Sports Australia was established. Australian Cerebral Palsy Association was formed to cater for people with disabilities playing sport. ... The inquiry into sports funding and administration (also known as the 'Martin Report'),
20 Mar 2023: Sport Australia, YouTube, (30 July 2017). Kate Palmer, CEO Sport Australia (formerly Australian Sports Commission), explains the need for a standardised approach to physical literacy for all Australians. ... Multi-sport, multi-skill focus. Physical
20 Mar 2023: Our results suggest that parental involvement in children’s sport increases the likelihood that the child will participate in organised sports. ... The Market Segmentation for Parents study explored parents’ attitudes and behaviours towards sports
30 May 2023: Australian and international initiatives to support and encourage First Nations participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
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18 Jun 2024: The value of community sport infrastructure: Investigating the value of community sport facilities to Australia, KPMG for the Australian Sports Commission, (2018). ... AusPlay dataset, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed July 2023). RELATED TOPICS.