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 Aug 2023: The influence of new technology on athletes, coaches and sports scientists.
4 Aug 2023: Panel discussion 3: Gaining a competitive advantage in Olympic sport. 29 June 2023.
16 Nov 2023: Closing remarks. Date: 2nd November 2023. Presenter: Josephine Sukkar AM, Chair, Australian Sports Commission.
28 May 2021: 21 Nov 2012. Simon Hollingsworth, CEO, Australian Sports Commission.
28 May 2021: 12 Mar 2009. Dr. Keith Lyons, Consultant, Australian Institute of Sport.
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.
6 Jul 2021: 13 Sep 2016. Dr Juanita Weissensteiner. Dr Daniel Greenwood. The AIS' Dr Juanita Weissensteiner and Dr Daniel Greenwood talk about talent transfer eg: Gymnastics to pistol shooting or athletics to rowing.
28 May 2021: 09 Nov 2020. John P. Wagle, Director, Performance Sciences / Player Development, Kansas City Royals.
28 May 2021: 04 May 2016. Mitch Mooney, Performance Analyst, Australian Institute of Sport.
28 May 2021: 08 May 2018. Phil Shelley, High Performance Consultant.