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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 Jun 2024: Many women in sport have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
25 Jun 2024: Research has identified factors that can motivate, facilitate, or provide barriers to women's participation in sport.
28 May 2024: 4. The Sport Advisory Council was dissolved, with the aim of establishing a sports commission. ... The inquiry into sports funding and administration (also known as the 'Martin Report'), focused on sports participation funding, particularly for women and
25 Jun 2024: Women are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
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.
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).
19 Mar 2024: Women Sport Australia is the peak national advocacy organisation for women in sport. ... It was formerly known as the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) and rebranded to become Women Sport Australia in 2017.
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).
2 Jul 2024: What motivates individuals to participate in sport and physical activity can change over time and will be influenced by individual, cultural, and social factors.