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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2 Nov 2023: Application of the Omni-Domain Power-Duration model in Swimming. Athlete Profiling Evolution / Applied Research. Date: 19 October 2023. Presenter: Karli Musarra. Assistant Physiologist & Honours Student, NSWIS & University of Technology Sydney.
28 May 2021: 20 Nov 2017. Tim Gavel, ABC Grandstand. Synopsis. In the last presentation for the year on the notion of ‘Performance Under Pressure’, this Q&A will delve into the high performance thinking of one of the most successful international coaches of
6 Jul 2021: 29 Aug 2016. Various.
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.
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
28 May 2021: 12 Nov 2020. Andrew MacLeod, Lawyer, Humanitarian, Military Officer.
28 May 2021: 20 May 2013. Cathy Gorman-Brown, Project Officer, Sport and Recreation. Hear about the latest research on girls in sport and how to apply these findings in the promotion and delivery
28 May 2021: 11 Mar 2009. Dr. Istvan Gorgenyi, High Performance Sport Consultant.
28 May 2021: 12 Mar 2009. Mr. Josep Escoda, Technology Director of Centre d'Alt Rendiment (CAR), Sant Cugat. Powerpoint Slides(PDF • 10.8 mb).