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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18 Jan 2021: As a sports psychologist and Australian Institute. of Sport (AIS) residential athlete counsellor,. ... Women’s sports such as netball and basketball. have improved their profile over the time I’ve.
30 Oct 2017: I want to thank the Australian Sports Commission for their continued support of Triathlon Australia and acknowledge their valuable contribution to our sport. ... Ineffective governance practices not only impact on the sport but also undermine confidence
9 Mar 2022: AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT Our major partner is Sport Australia (SA) (formerly the Australian Sports Commission). ... DSA Disability Sports Australia. DSR Disability Sport and Recreation Victoria. IF International Federation.
28 May 2007: of Sport and the five State Institutes – QLD Academy of Sport (Men & Women), NSW Institute of Sport (Men), Victorian Institute of Sport (Women), SA Institute of Sport (Men & Trampoline), WA Institute ... of Sport (Women).
13 Apr 2012: Sport and sports facilities are far more accessible to all than they were when I started racing in the 1980s. ... Do there have to be winners and losers in sport? In some sports, this is true but it is irrelevant.
31 Mar 2017: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... Women’s BaseballAs an identified priority
2 Mar 2009: partnership with the Australian. Sports Commission to develop. its sport in Australia. ... defending their Men’s Open and Women’s Open titles from that tournament.
8 Mar 2017: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... further embedding sport in schools’
22 Jul 2002: Photography. NSW Department of Sport and RecreationNational Sport Information Centre, Australian Sports CommissionSerena OvensC. ... Athlete talent development programs. • 271 athletes and coachesparticipated in the Far West Sydney Academy of Sport
6 Apr 2016: Congratulations again to Southside for taking the 2005 Women’s National title in Perth. ... Eastern Regionals in Woolongong were won by Fakulti (Open) and Wildcard (Women's).