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: 21 Oct 2016. Josh DiNucci, Gymnast. Kirsten Peterson, AIS Head of Performance Psychology. Josh Sebbens, AIS PhD Scholar. Gymnast Josh DiNucci talks to AIS’ Head of Performance Psychology, Kirsten Peterson, about living with a mental illness.
28 May 2021: 25 May 2017. Dr Paul Wylleman, Sport Psychology and Mental Support at Vrije University Brussels. ... His research and publications focus on athletic transitions, dual career management and sport psychology support services.
28 May 2021: 21 Nov 2017. Greg Cox, Senior Sports Dietitian, AIS.
28 May 2021: 22 Nov 2017. Prof Louise Burke, Head of Sports Nutrition, AIS.
11 May 2022: 28 Apr 2022. Paula Charlton, Performance Health Manager, Triathlon Australia.
24 Aug 2022: 01 Jul 2022. Jackie Fraser, AMaGA Victoria.
24 Aug 2022: 01 Jul 2022. Alison Raaymakers, Australian Racing Museum. Isobel Andrewartha, Australian Sports Museum.
28 May 2021: beneficial in other sports.
28 May 2021: 17 Jan 2013. Prof. Huub Toussaint, Netherlands. Prof. Barry Wilson, Formally from the University of Otago NZ, now with Malaysia. Synopsis. The AIS has always welcomed international visitors to share information and learn about innovation occurring
28 May 2021: In that chapter, Charlesworth describes the perceived division between sports scientists and, ‘…the instinctive and pragmatic coach’, where he observes that there is sometimes a tension between the ‘analytical boffins’ and