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: 07 Nov 2013. Allison Simons, Assistant Director, International Sport for Development, Australian Sports Commission. ... The Australian Sports Commission's Dr Allison Simons presented the findings of the first wave of research conducted in three Pacific
6 Jul 2021: 29 Jul 2016. Various. More than 30 of Australia’s young basketballers put through a talent camp for US college coaches, a first at the AIS through Australia’s Winning Edge strategy.
28 May 2021: What now? Supporting athlete transitions through sport and life.
28 May 2021: Synopsis. Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are the building blocks for movement and they form the foundation for many of the specialized skills required in popular sports and leisure activities.
28 May 2021: 12 Mar 2009. Dr. Fabien Wille, University Lille2, France. Powerpoint Slides(PDF • 662.4 kb).
4 May 2023: 17 Oct 2016. Dr Keith Lyons, Adjunct Professor of Sport Studies, University of Canberra. ... Powerpoint Slides(PPTX • 10.4 mb). Synopsis. International competition in sport is intensifying and improving all the time.
11 Jul 2023: What would your Sport do if? Play By The Rules Forum for National Sports Organisations explored five integrity themes - social media, complaint handling, discrimination, child safe environments and club culture. ... The idea behind these presentations is
6 Jul 2021: All Cultures is designed to provide information to coaches, trainers and volunteers delivering sport and recreation programs for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
28 May 2021: Brain Injury Australia, in association with Sports Medicine Australia and NSW Sport and Recreation will be conducting a workshop on sports-related concussion in children and adolescents. ... Sports-related concussion in children and adolescents
6 Jul 2021: 15 Dec 2016. Kim Brennan, Olympic Gold Medallist Rower. Olympic Gold Medallist rower Kim Brennan reminisces about her time playing sport at school, and gives her top tips to kids about ... playing sport.