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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12 Aug 2020: Women in Sport - 14/9/2020 (updated)(PDF • 2.1 mb). ... Women in Sport - 11/9/2019 (updated)(PDF • 980.3 kb).
15 Dec 2022: This area contains documents published by Cricket Australia (previously known as the Australian Cricket Board) and Women's Cricket Australia. ... Cricket Australia (2007) Sport Science Sports Medicine Conference : proceedings(PDF • 1.2 mb).
25 Mar 2024: This area contains documents published by:. Sport Integrity Australia [SIA]. Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority [ASADA]. ... SIA (2022) Western Australian Institute of Sport : Women's Artistic Gymnastics program review(PDF • 6.9 mb).
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26 Aug 2020: This area contains documents published by Basketball Australia and the Women's National Basketball League. ... Basketball Australia & Australian Sports Commission (2014) Optimal Competition Model for the Women's National Basketball League 30 September
23 Nov 2023: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). ... Australian Institute of Sport Hockey Unit (1992) Score more goals : advanced edition(PDF • 1.5 mb).
20 Oct 2022: Hosted in December 2016 at the MCG, the inaugural Commercially Sustainable Sport forum provided information, tools and networking for NSO staff from 35 different sports. ... Foo, Jo-Ann. (2016) Understanding the value of women's sport and its commercial
13 Oct 2020: Confederation of Australian Sport (2013) Retaining the membership of women in sport : research study(PDF • 1.8 mb). ... Confederation of Australian Sport (1980) The master plan for sport : March 1980(PDF • 11.9 mb).
13 Feb 2024: AIS (2020) Rebooting Sport : Mental Health and Wellbeing COVID [poster](PDF • 313.1 kb). ... 16 June 2022 - Scholarships to support athletes in sport, education & life(PDF • 247.6 kb).
14 Mar 2024: Ryan, J. (2003) Women's water polo "A review in competition"(PDF • 43.8 kb). ... Bundgaard, L. et. al. (2012) Performance Analysis Video Project - Sports Code: Final report(PDF • 766.4 kb).