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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19 Mar 2024: IRON DEFICIENCY BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES. This document is intended for sport physicians, sports dietitians and physiologists in the Australian high performance sport system. ... Strength/power-based sports with minimal endurance component. • No
14 May 2008: The ASC also works with national sporting organisations and other sports delivery agencies to increase the involvement of people in sport, particularly juniors, coaches, officials, women, Indigenous Australians and people with ... Indigenous women; women
14 Feb 2006: A sports drink, such as Gatorade, has fast acting fuel for when you need it most during and after sport. ... She has been (and continues to be) a Satellite coach with the Australian Institute of Sport Women’s program where she has worked with talented
17 Oct 2002: Our sports administrators are being recognised at the highest level with Life Member Helen Brownlee being awarded the International Olympic Committee’s Women and Sport trophy for Oceania in recognition of ... Over 200 people representing national and
12 Jan 2021: due to a lack of financial support for women’s sport in these Nations. • ... Relevant government departments are male dominated and lack understanding of women’s sport.
1 Feb 2021: Led by former Sports Commission executive, Henny Oldenhove, women learnt about leadership styles for different situations. ... Thumbs Up to:John Wylie and the Australian Sports Commission for pulling together a ‘Women Achievers in Sport’ lunch to
18 Jan 2021: AIS athletes mix money and sport. Australian Sports Foundation gives $6m in donations. ... The guidelines review the latest information, research and statistics on pregnant women playing sport.
1 Oct 2013: Sports Commission (ASC), Australian Institute. of Sport (AIS) and each of the State and. ... the role played by the Australian Sports. Commission (ASC) in its support of the sport.
1 Jun 2003: Options for CLD young women. CLD young women have limited opportunities to participate in sport and. ... supervision and transport if required. Finally, the Darebin Women’s Sport Club offered to.
Message from the Australian Sports Commission. Sport has a place for everyone and delivers results that make Australia proud. ... Sport & Events. Saya Sakakibara won the Women Elite title at the 2023 AusCycling BMX Racing National Championships in