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: 07 Dec 2017. Dr Olivier Girard, Research Scientist (Altitude), Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. ... In this Smart Talk, Dr Girard will discuss some ideas for the use of altitude training for team sports.
28 May 2021: ASI Spirit of Sport Online Photographic Competition - A review of the short-listed entries and announcement of the major prize winners(PDF • 3.2 mb).
1 Dec 2023: ASC. Biography. Pat Howard is the new Executive General Manager of Strategy, Insights, and Innovation at the Australian Sports Commission. ... He also undertook very high-profile sports administration positions with Rugby Australia and Cricket Australia.
8 May 2024: The forum celebrated smart science and discussed how together we identify and tackle impactful sport questions.
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: 10 Nov 2014. Martin Burrows, Coordinator, Oceania Sport Information Centre.
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
6 Jul 2021: 05 Oct 2016. Various. Tailoring sports equipment to the developmental age of your child helps to maintain enjoyment and commitment to sport, and Sporting Schools is a great way to try ... different sports with moderated equipment.
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.
2 Nov 2023: Swimming. Athlete Profiling Evolution. Date: 19th October 2023. Presenter: Lachlan Mitchell, Performance Scientist – Physiology, VIS.