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.
Read moreFully-matching results
22 Feb 2010: more people are playing tennis. The 2008 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) report. ... back into the sport they love. greaTreaTrea ausTralians. putting their hearts and souls.
10 Dec 2008: They played sport in orderto enjoy the company of peers and older men. ... As onesaid ‘[I] never saw it as sport, just hanging with friendsI grew up with’.
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.
29 Jan 2021: not been accompanied by increased participation in sport and active recreation which has. ... participation in sport and exercise programs. (Dobbins et al 2009). However, very few.
1 Feb 2021: In Australia we are increasingly viewing more of the stadium (male) sports such as AFL, Cricket, NRL, Rugby and Soccer and less women’s sport and second tier sports such as ... Register at:
1 Feb 2021: participation of women and girls in sport, physical activity and active recreation. Our Mission:. ... Begin investigations. Strategic Objective 2: Promote the value of women in sport to achieve greater social outcomes.
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 Feb 2021: KEEP READING FOR MORE NEWS, THUMBS UP & DOWN, WOMEN IN SPORT QUIZ AND MORE…. ... In an article by Kevin Roberts, new research shows Paralympic and women’s sport will be the main beneficiaries of an upturn in interest in sports sponsorship triggered
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
30 Mar 2022: by the events to promote community sport, and sport for women and girls. ... long term employment opportunities for women and girls in sport to increase workforce diversity across.