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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21 Jan 2014: Welcome Message: President of Sports Medicine Australia ACT (SMA ACT) Mr Peter GarbuttWelcome to the 2014 Bone Health in Sport Symposium. ... He was also awarded the New South Wales Most Outstanding New Research Talent in Applied Sports Medicine at the
3 Aug 2009: Ice Hockey Australia’s National Teams and National Championships, including the Australian Ice Hockey League and Australian Women’s Ice Hockey League, are the flagships of the sport. ... The Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL), Australian Women’s
24 Nov 2002: Apart from Rennae Stubbs achieving top ranking in women’sdoubles, success by women players was limited. ... What it’s really about is ensuring that as many women andgirls are playing the sport and enjoying the benefits that tennis has to offer.’.
7 Apr 2016: From developing programs for juniors to sports science and video analysis for our elite players, TA is committed to being at the forefront of the sport’s developments. ... Australasia wins its fi rst Davis Cup title. 1922First Australasian Women’s
23 Feb 2014: CPASRF Cerebral Palsy Australian Sport and Recreation Federation Inc. WSA Wheelchair Sports Australia Limited. ... AAWD Executive Officer Gillian Ting. Wheelchair Sports SA David Bailey. Disability Sport and Recreation (VIC) Freya Mellor-Prior.
10 Jul 2008: The Women’s Council has now been expanded their responsibilities with redefined roles. ... for 2008, the hosting of the World 2008 Division II Championship scheduled for April 2008 and allocation of Australian Sports Commission funds to the sport.
20 Dec 2011: Most significantly we cemented our position in the Australian sporting landscape as a serious and legitimate sport by achieving priority sport status with the Australian Sports Commission. ... sport. It will be at the forefront of sports science and
27 Apr 2018: Golf is ranked within the top 5 of sports for school programs delivered by 2021. • ... 5. Showcase our GameShowcase and promote our game across all levels of the sport.
18 Oct 2021: Sport Australia invests in sports participation programs, from our national Sporting Schools program for younger children through to the Better Ageing program aimed at Australians aged 65 and over. ... Our Women Leaders in Sport program and the AIS
13 Oct 2015: SQUASH AUSTRALIAANNUAL REPORT 2014. Winning partnershipProudly supporting Squash AustraliaThe Australian Sports Commission (ASC) invests in sport at all levels in Australia. ... the Australian Sport Commission’s Governance Guidelines and Requirements