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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24 Oct 2023: Men and women are equally likely to participate in sport or physical activity at least once a year. ... Adults 15+. ACTIVITIES THAT PEAKED DURING COVID-19. Women. Walking (recreational). Running/ athletics.
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18 Jan 2021: H4.3 Targeted sports programs. 70 H4.3.1 The Senate Inquiry into Women in Sport 70 HFinding 9 71 HRecommendation 9: Women in sport 71 H4.3.2 Disability Action ... Finding 9. The 2006 Senate Inquiry into Women in Sport and Recreation in Australia
20 May 2021: designed to increase the representation of women across all roles in Australian sport. ... professional development of women in sport across science, technology, engineering and medical disciplines.
17 Jan 2021: with sport respond to pressure and negativity to reinforce the strength of the sports system. ... Sport and its sub-committee, the National Elite Sports Council, were better integrated.