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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27 Oct 2021: There has been major disruption to the Australian high performance sport system, as a result of the pandemic. ... He will discuss life beyond lockdown what the future holds for high-performance sport.
6 Jul 2021: 13 Sep 2016. Dr Juanita Weissensteiner. Dr Daniel Greenwood. The AIS' Dr Juanita Weissensteiner and Dr Daniel Greenwood talk about talent transfer eg: Gymnastics to pistol shooting or athletics to rowing.
28 May 2021: 09 Nov 2020. John P. Wagle, Director, Performance Sciences / Player Development, Kansas City Royals.
28 May 2021: 04 May 2016. Mitch Mooney, Performance Analyst, Australian Institute of Sport.
28 May 2021: 08 May 2018. Phil Shelley, High Performance Consultant.
28 May 2021: 19 May 2021. Dr Erica Randle, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University. ... Participant-centred sport products and experiences Panel Q&A(PDF • 340.0 kb).
1 Nov 2022: 11 Oct 2022. Dr Nick Walsh, AUSMAT Public Health. Keren Faulkner, SA Institute of Sport. ... The Panel will bring their perspective on this keynote, synergies with HP sport, and future of sustainable successful performance support teams in Australia.
28 May 2021: Athlete Development Program - The establishment of a timetabled S&C program within a school-based Academy - Brent Vallance, Maribyrnong Sports Academy High Performance Manager, Smart Talk Seminar Series (17/11/2015).
6 Jul 2021: 02 Mar 2018. Jennifer Screen. Former Australian Opal Jennifer Screen reflecting on the heartbreak she felt missing the 2008 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the importance of family - her 'sideline champions'.
28 May 2021: 21 Nov 2017. Ida Heikura, PhD Student, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group, Australian Catholic University.