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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6 Jul 2021: The second webinar looks at the updated Member Protection Policy template prepared by the Australian Sports Commission.
28 May 2021: 24 Sep 2014. Dr David Opar, Australian Catholic University. Synopsis. Despite being the primary injury in running based sports for over 2 decades, the incidence of hamstring injury and the recurrent
6 Jul 2021: 15 Dec 2016. Trevor Brown, Cognitive Neuroscientist. Matt Elliot, Former NRL Coach. Find out about performance enhancement using neurofeedback with Cognitive Neuroscientist Trevor Brown and from a coach's perspective with former NRL coach Matt Elliot
28 May 2021: 07 Nov 2013. Allison Simons, Assistant Director, International Sport for Development, Australian Sports Commission. ... The Australian Sports Commission's Dr Allison Simons presented the findings of the first wave of research conducted in three Pacific
6 Jul 2021: Kim Brennan, Rowing Gold Medallist. Mark Spargo, Sports Psychologist. Hear AIS Acting Director Dean Kenneally; AIS’ Head of Psychology Kirsten Peterson talking to Rowing Gold Medallist Kim Brennan; and Sports Psychologist, ... Mark Spargo’s sport
6 Jul 2021: 29 Jul 2016. Various. More than 30 of Australia’s young basketballers put through a talent camp for US college coaches, a first at the AIS through Australia’s Winning Edge strategy.
28 May 2021: What now? Supporting athlete transitions through sport and life.
28 May 2021: Synopsis. Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are the building blocks for movement and they form the foundation for many of the specialized skills required in popular sports and leisure activities.
4 May 2023: 17 Oct 2016. Dr Keith Lyons, Adjunct Professor of Sport Studies, University of Canberra. ... Powerpoint Slides(PPTX • 10.4 mb). Synopsis. International competition in sport is intensifying and improving all the time.
28 May 2021: 12 Mar 2009. Dr. Fabien Wille, University Lille2, France. Powerpoint Slides(PDF • 662.4 kb).