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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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.
5 Dec 2023: 6. 16% of Australian men and 13% of women [aged 15+] volunteered in sport and recreation activities at least once in the previous 12 months. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Non-playing roles, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 26 June 2023).
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).
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.
29 Nov 2023: Many volunteers have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
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.
4 Dec 2023: Volunteering provides substantial value to society and to the volunteers themselves, including mental, social, and physical benefits.
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,
10 Mar 2023: Including LGBT young people in sport, a guide, LGBT Youth North West and Pride Sports, England, (2014). ... Australian Olympic Committee. Australian Paralympic Committee. Australian Sports Commission. NSW Institute of Sport.
25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.