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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5 Dec 2022: Preparing for take-off on the green and gold runway. This year’s theme was ‘Preparing for Take-off on the Green and Gold Runway’. Presenters were tasked with giving the STARS audience ideas, concepts, and insights into what it will take to
16 Nov 2023: Date: 31st October 2023. Presenters:. Courtney Porter, Movement Scientist, Queensland Academy of Sport. ... With diverse experiences spanning academia, performance support and pathway leadership, servicing both Olympic and Paralympic sports within Sport
6 Jul 2021: 29 Aug 2016. Various.
16 Nov 2023: Date: 31st October 2023. Presenters:. Dr Rachel Harris OLY, Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician, FPHI Project Lead Australian Institute of Sport. ... She works in clinical practice in Perth at Perth Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Centre, with the WA
6 Jul 2021: 14 Aug 2016. Various. Can athletes trick their kidneys by drinking more water and manipulating their weight at the same time? A scientific study at the AIS.
4 Oct 2022: 19 Aug 2022. Sarah Lampard.
23 Jun 2021: 15 Jun 2021. Matthew Warr, Sport Australia. David Gallichio, Golf Australia.
6 Jul 2021: 28 Feb 2017. Prof. Mark Batt, Nottingham University. There’s a role for physical activity in medicine, especially through primary health care. Nottingham University’s Prof Mark Batt explores the place for physical activity in modern medicine and
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28 May 2021: 12 Nov 2020. Lisa Alexander, High Performance Coach.