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: Tim Klar, Athletics Australia. Facilitator - Kerry Turner, Manager Sport and Recreation NSW.
28 May 2021: In this webinar we consider the results of recent research on the benefits and constraints to participation in sport and active recreation.
28 May 2021: If sport is to thrive in this new environment it needs to listen to the consumer to better understand their needs and wants so they can tailor products and services to ... sports. Before joining TA, he gained extensive business experience as the Chief
28 May 2021: 20 May 2013. Libby Sadler, AFL. A case study to highlight the strategies to increase female participation across all areas of the sport.
28 May 2021: 20 May 2013. Amanda Spalding, Sport and Recreation NSW. A case study highlighting partnerships with local government and sport including the Active Girls program.
28 May 2021: 02 Oct 2013. Gabrielle Cooper, Professor of pharmacy, University of Canberra. Powerpoint Slides(PDF • 3.3 mb). Synopsis. Professor Gabrielle Cooper outlines the facts, dangers and pitfalls for athletes using strong analgesics, sleeping medication
28 May 2021: 20 May 2013. Michael Doyle, Australian Rugby Union. Learn how the sport has been marketing and promoting Rugby 7s to schoolgirls and sportswomen in the lead up to the Rio 2016
28 May 2021: 28 Oct 2020. Kirstie Turner, Rowing Australia Intern, University of Canberra. The effects of two different styles of high-intensity training on rowing performance.
28 May 2021: 29 Oct 2020. Shannon Connolly, PhD Candidate - Physiology, WAIS. Neuromuscular function during knee extension maximal voluntary isometric contradiction, isometric med-thigh pull and sprint cycling.