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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27 Oct 2021: 12 Oct 2021. Tom Vandenbogaerde, Acting Lead Physiologist, Swimming Australia.
28 May 2021: 15 Jun 2015. Dr Jason Siegler, Assoc. Prof., Sport & Exercise Science, University of Western Sydney. ... in team sports, training adaptations in team sports, and injury prehabilitation and prevention.
28 May 2021: 18 Sep 2013. Matt Favier, Director, Australian Institute of Sport.
28 May 2021: 18 Sep 2013. Tony Dusan, Assistant Director, Communications, Australian Sports Commission.
28 May 2021: 18 Sep 2013. Andrew Logan, Deputy Director, Athletes, Coaching and Leadership, Australian Institute of Sport. ... Coaching and Leadership(PDF • 953.8 kb). Synopsis. Andrew outlines the role and responsibilities of his branch within the Australian
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27 Oct 2021: There has been major disruption to the Australian high performance sport system, as a result of the pandemic. ... He will discuss life beyond lockdown what the future holds for high-performance sport.
28 May 2021: Any athlete on the developmental pathway can perform their skills in the comfort of a training environment when the consequences are minimal, but elite sport requires performance in a single moment