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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29 Apr 2024: 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. ... Josephine Sukkar AMChair of the Australian Sports Commission. “Sport has a place for
19 Nov 2012: Touch Football will be the leading community sport for Men, Women and Children throughout Australia. ... The sport has continued to position itself as one of the leading community sports in Australia through the continued contribution of outstanding
24 Mar 2014: Our sport handbooks and pathway information available through our website and in hard copy are often referenced as industry best practice by the Australian Sports Commission. ... ability and further their qualification, while also enabling athletes and
10 Mar 2014: Method 2: Face-to-Face Interviews with Female Masters sport participants Interviews were held with 21 women aged 31-66 (M=48 years) who were regularly involved in team sports (16 ... Limitations of the study Best efforts were made to canvass a broad cross
3 Feb 2021: sports and physical recreation organizations in Australia (1.1 million) to support participation. ... Participation in sport and recreation activities can reduce stress, anxiety and depression.3.
15 Jul 2021: efforts to advance gender equality in sport as an. athlete and sports administrator. ... role. At the Australian Sports Commission (ASC),. comprising Sport Australia and the Australian.
5 May 2023: Sport and Exercise Science) winning gold in the. Freestyle Skiing Women’s Moguls. ... 61 competitions were contested in. 26 different sports across open, mixed, women’s.
12 Dec 2011: Ritchie, S. Valuing an individual's participation in sport: Sports' consumer surplus and implications for policy. ... Pyun, D.Y.& Balasekaran, G. Women in elite-level sport leadership: Coaches, officials and administrators.
2 Feb 2021: The department has provided extra assistance for sport and recreation facilities in areas hardest hit by the drought and new support for rural women, recognising their pivotal role in their communities. ... RICHARD WYNNEMinister for Local Government.
2 Feb 2021: Dome. 8_9OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE. VICTORIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT. HOCKEY (MEN’S AND WOMEN’S). ... SPORTS NUTRITION SOFTBALL. SQUASHSWIMMING. SUPPORT SPONSORS. PARTNERSHIPS. TRACK AND FIELD. TRIATHLON WOMENS HOCKEY.