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 Nov 2021: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission (also known as Sport Australia) relating to the Physical Literacy initiative. ... Sport AUS (2019) The Australian physical literacy framework [all domains](PDF • 9.1 mb).
11 Nov 2021: In 2017, the Australian Sports Commission led development of the National Safeguarding Children in Sport Strategy in response to recommendations of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. ... The step by step guide will
14 Mar 2024: This area contains unpublished nutrition sport governance reports funded by AIS Applied Research Centre. ... Kirk, D. et al. (1996) The social and economic impact on family life of children's participation in junior sport(PDF • 2.4 mb).
14 Mar 2024: Sport Search: The search is over - A sports counselling program (1993)(PDF • 15.6 mb).
13 Oct 2020: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission National Sport Research Centre (NSRC). ... Calder, A. (1990) Sports massage.(PDF • 1.5 mb).
13 Oct 2020: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission National Sport Research Centre (NSRC). ... Abernethy, B. et al. (1988) Improving anticipation in racquet sports.(PDF • 362.4 kb).
12 Oct 2020: Sport Coaching Manuals - Aussie T-Ball manual(PDF • 5.8 mb). ... Sport Coaching Manuals - Net Set GO manual(PDF • 4.6 mb).
2 May 2022: Department of the Arts, Sport, the Environment and Territories (1987) Junior Sports Development for People with Disabilities(PDF • 25.3 mb).
6 Oct 2022: SportAUS Industry News was published by the Australian Sports Commission between February 2019-June 2022.
3 Dec 2020: PDF • 60.5 kb). Vol.31 No.1 (2010) Horvath, P. Coaches' rights when complaints are made (PDF • 63.0 kb). Vol.31 No.1 (2010) Horvath, P. Avoiding successful challenges to selection decisions(PDF • 63.1 kb). Vol.31 No.1 (2010) Sweetenham, B.