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 Jul 2024: There are hundreds of factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
27 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
28 Jun 2021: Three inspiring women in sport took the spotlight for Sport Australia’s first ‘On the Couch’ session for 2021. ... The 60-minute online event formed part of the Women Leaders in Sport Program which aims to empower women right across the country.
25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
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14 Feb 2024: CTRLclick on the all relevant sports. If your sport is not listed, please contact us to add it in. ... Select--. Multi-Sport. AFL. Alpine Skiing. Archery. Athletics. Badminton. Baseball. Basketball. Beach Volleyball.
8 Dec 2023: The Value and Benefits of Sport, Clearinghouse for Sport, (accessed 29 November 2023). ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 14 September 2023).
20 Mar 2023: There is currently no Australian national sport injury data that can provide information about the frequency and cause of sports injuries. ... cycling, trampolining, scootering) rather than organised sports activity. However, of the sport specific results
22 Jan 2024: Women. Monique Allen (1988, 1992). Kerri Battesby (1984). Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS) (2008, 2012). ... Close. print. prev. next. AIS Sports Awards Winners. AIS Athlete of the Year.
6 Jul 2021: Alyce Parker. Isabel Huntington. In the lead up to the AFL women's competition kicking off this year hear from teenager Alyce Parker, draft hopeful Isabel Huntington and Western Bulldogs player