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 Feb 2023: This research has been collated by Dr Elizabeth Broad, Consultant sports dietitian specialising in Paralympic sport. ... However, they only grouped athletes according to gender and sport, not impairment type.
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.
16 Dec 2022: 12 Oct 2022. Joseph Coyne, Director of High Performance and Sports Development, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar. ... Rene Olsen, Women’s Sprint Kayak Coach, Paddle Australia. Simon Cusack, Mentor Coach & State Technical Lead, Swimming Australia.
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: Sport is being used as a tool to empower young women as well as a means to foster hope and a sense of community amongst both men and women living in ... Ghana. Ruth has completed an extensive range of evaluations on the value of sport working for
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).
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