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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15 Jun 2022: Laura Cosgrove, Performance Psychologist, Victorian Institute of Sport. What happens when the coach comes under pressure?
20 Dec 2023: Optimisation of Interval Training. Ideas meetings. Date: 19th October 2023. Presenter: Arthur Bossi, Edinburgh Napier University.
12 Dec 2023: Training Zones, Signals & Adaptions. Ideas meetings. Date: 11th September 2020. Presenter: Various.
28 May 2021: 19 Apr 2012. Ben Hartung, Hockey Victoria. Synopsis. Fair go, sport!
28 May 2021: 09 Mar 2016. Lucy Turnbull, Chief Commissioner, Greater Sydney Commission. Key topics include: Purpose and function of the Greater Sydney Commission, opportunities to help facilitate health promoting communities and future priorities.
10 Nov 2021: 14 Jul 2021. Alison Raaymakers, Australian Racing Museum.
6 Jul 2021: 20 Mar 2018. Megan Fritsch. Wendy Harmer. Sideline Champs Megan Fritsch interview with ABC Radio.
28 May 2021: 01 Aug 2016. Greg Blood, AIS Emeritus Researcher. Powerpoint Slides(PDF • 1.3 mb). Synopsis. This talk looked into the makeup of the Australian Team participating at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Areas examined included: age distribution, Olympic
6 Sep 2023: Managing the Media Monster. 19 July 2023. Presenter: Tanya Williams, Victorian Racing Club.
6 Jul 2021: 23 Sep 2016. Various. The Sporting Schools program marks one year anniversary.