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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28 May 2021: Inducted into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016, Patrick Hunt’s contribution to the sport of basketball in Australia has been immense.
28 May 2021: She was named Australian Swimmer of the Year in 2010 and 2012, the Australian Institute of Sport Athlete of the Year in 2012 and was the 2010 Australian Commonwealth Games Team ... By providing assistance, information and feedback in a manner that suited
28 May 2021: Synopsis. The BMS movement emerged from the Steering Group Biomechanics and Medicine in Swimming of the World Commission of Sciences and Sports (International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education – ICSSPE – ... UNESCO), aiming to promote
6 Jul 2021: 18 Jul 2016. Various. A collaboration between the Australian Institute of Sport and the National Rugby League to focus on athlete well-being.
28 May 2021: 13 Nov 2020. Damien OMeara, Head of Biomechanics and Performance Analysis, NSWIS.
28 May 2021: 11 Mar 2009. Mr. John Bales, President of the International Council for Coach Education (ICCE). Powerpoint Slides(PDF • 4.8 mb).
26 Jul 2022: 20 Jul 2022. Belinda Stowell, Sailing Head Coach, WAIS. Neil Craig, AFL, England Rugby Union. Dr Tristan Coulter, Queensland University of Technology. How do coaches enhance the ability of their athletes to perform under pressure? Hear from two
28 May 2021: 30 Apr 2014. Elaine Tor, Australian Institute of Sport. Biography. Elaine Tor has been working at the Australian Institute of Sport in the Aquatic Testing, Training and Research Unit since 2010.
28 May 2021: Fabian discusses his work towards a pathway for transferring a thus far solely theoretical hydraulic concept to the domains of applied Sport Science to make use of its advantages in future
28 May 2021: 20 May 2013. Amanda Spalding, Sport and Recreation NSW. A case study highlighting partnerships with local government and sport including the Active Girls program.