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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4 Dec 2023: Volunteering provides substantial value to society and to the volunteers themselves, including mental, social, and physical benefits.
29 Jun 2023: First Nations peoples are generally under-represented in professional or high-performance sport leadership, coaching, and officiating.
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.
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,
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
9 Nov 2023: Strategically managing sport sector volunteers enhances satisfaction and retention.
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).
29 Feb 2024: Inclusive Participation Funding Program (IPFP). Women Sport and Recreation Participation and Leadership Program (WSRPLP). ... Cross Border Sports Fund. Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. Surf Club Facility Program.
25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
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.