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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2 Feb 2021: In Hockey, Australian players have received additional sports medicine and sport psychology support. ... of sports medicine, sport science, sports psychology, physical preparation, physiotherapy, nutrition, massage and athlete career and education advice.
21 Apr 2010: The Study Group comprised representatives of the AOC, the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC), National Federations, the Institutes and Academies of Sport, National Elite Sports Council (NESC), two former Directors and a ... Chair, FIC Women and Sport
24 Oct 2013: JJ Most watched sport on TV (and online) by total viewer hours and reach. ... of our men’s and women’s international teams and the strongest measures for fan passion of any sport.
28 Mar 2013: Australian Sports Commission continues to support our sport not just in the provision of finances but the. ... accountabilities by the sports. Despite recent events that have impacted upon the integrity of sport, it is important to emphasise that our
5 Oct 2010: Through new direction for sport „Australian Sport: the Pathway to Success‟, the ASC will work closely with sport to achieve its main objectives; boost sports participation and strengthen sporting pathways while ... EO Karen O‟Brien was the
22 Jan 2021: Sport 2030 is a cohesive, long-term strategy for Australian sport with a clear focus on participation, performance, improved physical and mental health and maintaining the integrity of our sports. ... Australian Sports Commission) was established in 1985