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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1 Nov 2022: 11 Oct 2022. Dr Nick Walsh, AUSMAT Public Health. Keren Faulkner, SA Institute of Sport. ... The Panel will bring their perspective on this keynote, synergies with HP sport, and future of sustainable successful performance support teams in Australia.
28 May 2021: 19 May 2021. Dr Erica Randle, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University. ... Participant-centred sport products and experiences Panel Q&A(PDF • 340.0 kb).
28 May 2021: Athlete Development Program - The establishment of a timetabled S&C program within a school-based Academy - Brent Vallance, Maribyrnong Sports Academy High Performance Manager, Smart Talk Seminar Series (17/11/2015).
6 Jul 2021: 02 Mar 2018. Jennifer Screen. Former Australian Opal Jennifer Screen reflecting on the heartbreak she felt missing the 2008 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the importance of family - her 'sideline champions'.
28 May 2021: 21 Nov 2017. Ida Heikura, PhD Student, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Australian Catholic University.
27 Oct 2021: 12 Oct 2021. Rodney Siegel, National Physiology Network Lead, AIS.
28 May 2021: Periodisation of Dietary Intake – New science from Project Supernova and possible applications, Professor Louise Burke, Head of Sports Nutrition, AIS and Joint Appointment with Australian Catholic University, Smart Talk Seminar Series
27 Oct 2021: 12 Oct 2021. Tom Vandenbogaerde, Acting Lead Physiologist, Swimming Australia.
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.