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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11 Oct 2023: As we progress through this defining era in Australian sport, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is clear in our vision to lead and support the sector. ... We do this through leadership and development of a cohesive and effective sports sector,
1 Feb 2017: Postgraduate Certificate - Athlete Counselling (Australian Institute of Sport). Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management (Victoria University). ... He played sport at a professional level and also has the experience of international university sporting
24 Feb 2014: The APC manages five Paralympic sports in-house – winter sport, wheelchair rugby, goalball, boccia and powerlifting. ... Sports use either numbers or letters as the system of classification in their sport.
1 Feb 2021: It is pleasing to note. that our Sports Minister is “passionate about women’s sport”. ... for Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW) as I am the co-opted.
26 Jun 2013: Sports funding: federal balancing act. 13. downfall of a Minister for Sport, Ros Kelly. ... for them to be assessed for funding) Aussie Able Program (sport programs for people with a disability) Women in Sports Programs Australian Sports Foundation
19 Nov 2015: The past year has seen considerable success and progress for Australian sport on the world stage, for the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and our elite sport partners and athletes. ... One of the key points of difference for basketball among all
18 Dec 2022: MESSAGE FROM THECHAIR OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION Sport has a place for everyone and delivers results that make Australia proud. ... experiences for sport volunteers, and our Women Leaders in Sport programs which champion equal representation in
18 Oct 2021: Sport Australia invests in sports participation programs, from our national Sporting Schools program for younger children through to the Better Ageing program aimed at Australians aged 65 and over. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS
26 Nov 2017: Women’s Lacrosse Australia Life Members. 1989 Mrs. Joy Parker (Deceased) 1989 Mrs. ... This generation is the future of our sport and we need to communicate in a way that they expect and use – other sports do, so we must follow or risk losing
3 Feb 2021: As women’s hockey was not then an Olympic sport, Laurie also competed in two World Championships which were also held every four years. ... The Invasion Sports Performance Enhancement Team (PET) meets on a monthly basis to analyse the performance of