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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14 Mar 2024: Burke, L. et al. (2005) Addition of amino acids to sports drink fails to enhance insulin concentrations or cycling performance(PDF • 512.0 kb). ... Fuelling your sport - Mountain Biking (2002)(DOC • 74.5 kb).
12 Aug 2020: High Performance Sport News - December 2013(PDF • 681.6 kb). ... High Performance Sport News - November 2013(PDF • 429.7 kb).
25 Aug 2020: Please note the NSIC has sought permission from relevant organisations for the inclusion of their documents in this archive. Copyright ownership remains vested with the organisation and as such permission from the copyright owner should be sought
20 May 2024: National Volunteer Week (NVW) is held annually in May. It celebrates, thanks and recognises the significant contribution sport volunteers make across Australia.
10 May 2024: ASC (1991) Volunteers in Australian sport - Action plan(PDF • 9.3 mb). ... ASC (no date) Club Planning - An Easy Guide for Sport and Recreation Clubs(PDF • 8.8 mb).
26 Aug 2020: Participation in exercise, recreation and sport 2002(PDF • 1.2 mb).
6 Oct 2020: PDF • 84.5 kb). Checklist of facilities for cyclists [no date](PDF • 70.9 kb). Workplace cycle plan [no date](PDF • 126.7 kb). How to start a BUG [no date](PDF • 111.1 kb). Travel questionnaire [no date](PDF • 147.6 kb). Workplace shared
20 Oct 2022: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission (also known as Sport Australia) relating to Inclusive Sport. ... Sport AUS (2020) Adapting and modifying sport for people with disability : part 1(PDF • 59.8 kb).
6 Mar 2024: Resources and information across the areas of Recovery, Environment, Sleep, and Travel. PDF • 161.9 kb). AIS (2021) Intensive Rehabilitation Brochure(PDF • 2.1 mb). AIS (2020) Recovery from Home(PDF • 181.3 kb). AIS (2020) Recovery Equipment:
11 Jul 2024: The Deakin University research team partnered with leaders in Australian sport, including the Australian Olympic Committee, Paralympics Australia, Athletics Australia, and Paddle Australia to conduct the project, ensuring results would be