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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4 Mar 2014: The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is committed to ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international sporting arena, and increasing Australians’ participation in sport. ... These meets presented opportunities to showcase our sport to
31 Mar 2017: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... Women’s BaseballAs an identified priority
15 Mar 2012: Touch Football Australia is one of many national sporting organisations that has formed a winning partnership with the Australian Sports Commission to develop its sport in Australia. ... The vision for the sport into the future is clear with professional
2 Feb 2021: ATHLETE UPDATE. THE Sports Performance Unit has wel-comed Emily Parker to the Talent SearchCoordinator role. ... plentiful. The choice between studying andplaying sport at an elite level now rarely.
30 Nov 2015: Touch Football will be the leading community sport for Men, Women and Children throughout Australia. ... An estimated $282,800 worth of media coverage and promotion. Telecast of the 2012 Trans-Tasman Series (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Open) through Fox
3 Nov 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,
20 Dec 2006: I. INTRODUCTION Whether or not pregnant women should play sport, especially at an elite level, is a controversial issue. ... The fact that sports have inherent risks of injury within the sport may also counteract liability in many instances.
8 Mar 2022: Programs such as Women Leaders in Sport (WLIS), managed by Sport Australia in partnership with the. ... sport. In 2021 both women were recognized for this work with the presentation of the Order of Australia.
9 Dec 2003: The Hon Sandra Nori MPMinister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation. Minister for Women. ... competition in Goodooga. Women Supported female sports administrators under the. Women’s Sports Management Development Program Held the inaugural Women’s Sports
24 Feb 2010: Touch Football Australia is one of many national sporting organisations that has formed a winning partnership with the Australian Sports Commission to develop its sport in Australia. ... Neal: I’ve actually watched the Australian teams on Fox (Sports),