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 Jul 2024: Facilitator: Paula Peralta, AIS. Discussion points:. Background, sports/ roles at previous Games. ... Tips for Physios. Legacy piece in the sports you have worked in.
6 Jul 2021: 08 Feb 2017. Dr David Hughes, AIS Chief Medical Officer. AIS Chief Medical Officer, Dr David Hughes talks about the early signs of concussion in junior sport, urging parents, teachers and ... coaches to be vigilant, as kids prepare to begin the 2017
8 May 2024: Key Messages. Coach and scientist interaction is fundamental to successful applied sport science. ... and across the group encouraged us to reflect on the role of sports science in sport and the National Institute Network (NIN).
2 Nov 2023: Triathlon. Athlete Profiling Evolution. Date: 19th October 2023. Presenter: Steven Hughes, Performance Scientist, NSWIS.
28 May 2021: Dr Camilla Brockett, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University. ... 2008). The Global Sporting Arms Race. An international comparative study on sports policy factors leading to international sporting
7 May 2024: Coaching & Officiating. Network Sessions. Facilitated by the ASC C&O Team, organisations are offered the opportunity to connect, discuss and learn more about the modern approach to coaching and officiating.
28 May 2021: 21 Nov 2017. Prof Louise Burke, Head of Sports Nutrition, AIS.
28 May 2021: 07 Jun 2017. Dr Juanita Weissensteiner, AIS Athlete Pathways and Development.
11 Jul 2024: Game Plan - Increasing Sport Capability. Participation Leaders Network In-Focus Seminar Series. ... Presenters:. Steve Marquis, Senior Advisor Game Plan, Australian Sports Commission. Tom Halliday, Participation Programs Manager, Rugby Australia.
28 May 2021: 27 May 2015. Prof. Craig Purdam, Head of AIS Physical Therapies. Rodrigo Scattone, PhD UC/AIS. Dr Jamie Gaida,, University of Canberra.