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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22 Feb 2024: Australian and international strategies, policies, programs, reports and research.
11 Oct 2020: 31 August 2022 - Grant program helps women leaders thrive in sport(PDF • 896.9 kb). ... KPMG (2020) Sports Industry Economic Analysis : exploring the size and growth potential of the sport industry in Australia(PDF • 3.9 mb).
11 Nov 2021: This page contains research produced by the Australian Sports Commission Sports Governance & Business Capability area. ... ASC (2021) Sport governance standards : benchmarking report March 2021(PDF • 7.2 mb).
28 May 2021: He leads by example to mould young athletes into professional, ethical sportsmen and women of good character. ... He liaises extensively with sponsors, suppliers and sports scientists to ensure the very best outcomes for the program.
4 Oct 2022: A systematic review including 124,000 women and men.
11 Oct 2020: A-Z of running your club - Facilities: Making physical activity safer and more accessible for women (2002)(PDF • 61.6 kb). ... A-Z of running your club - Sexual harassment in sport and recreation (2002)(PDF • 53.9 kb).
28 May 2021: Considered a role model among women Tracey was named NSW Woman of the Year as part of International Women’s Day in 2005.
28 May 2021: Since 1998, Jason has worked as an applied sports scientist in talent identification and development and has led the national talent identification initiatives at the AIS for more than a decade. ... Jason has also held the role of program manager for the
14 Mar 2024: Ryan, J. (2003) Women's water polo "A review in competition"(PDF • 43.8 kb). ... Bundgaard, L. et. al. (2012) Performance Analysis Video Project - Sports Code: Final report(PDF • 766.4 kb).
11 Nov 2021: This page contains research produced by the Australian Sports Commission relating to the AusPlay survey. ... ASC (2017) AusPlay Focus: women and girls participation (November 2017)(PDF • 1.7 mb).