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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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.
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 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).
12 Oct 2020: Australian Sports Outreach Program in Nauru (2011). In Nauru, activities are being targeted at married women to break down traditional barriers to participating in sport.
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).
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: 2018 Women Leaders in Sport Grant Recipients & Workshop Participants(PDF • 112.0 kb). ... 2017 Women Leaders in Sport Grant Recipients & Workshop Participants(PDF • 131.6 kb).
28 May 2021: Wade Boots, National BMX Head Coach. Tom Kyle, National Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Head Coach. ... Participants in the tour had master classes with Duke University coaches in women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, swimming and with Coach K
23 Nov 2023: This area contains documents published by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). ... AIS Swimming 1986 : Women's swimming [booklet](PDF • 279.3 kb).
26 Nov 2021: Dr Hayman has delivered presentations and workshops for the Australian Institute of Sport, QLD Academy of Sport, Sports Medicine Australia, and Exercise and Sport Science Australia, and is named investigator on ... sports, exercise during pregnancy apps,