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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13 Oct 2020: Unleashing the Value of Women’s Sport Factsheet (2017)(PDF • 472.1 kb). ... NSW Sport and Recreation (2008) Sports directory for schools 2008(PDF • 3.2 mb).
20 Mar 2023: This book covers current issues, debates and new understanding on women and sport. ... racism and respect for women, can help stop discriminatory behaviours in male sport.
4 Mar 2024: AIS Women in High Performance Coaching Case Study 2(PDF • 248.2 kb). ... AIS Women in High Performance Coaching Case Study 3(PDF • 255.2 kb).
4 Oct 2022: 19 Aug 2022. Emma Heron. Free paper title: An adapted clinical reasoning model for lactating women with inflammatory breast conditions.
28 May 2021: Access levels and restrictions. Public. All Clearinghouse members. 'Australian' members only. 'High Performance' members only. Restricted access. Various restrictions. If you would like to learn more about what Clearinghouse services and resources
29 Feb 2024: Inclusive Participation Funding Program (IPFP). Women Sport and Recreation Participation and Leadership Program (WSRPLP). ... Cross Border Sports Fund. Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. Surf Club Facility Program.
22 Dec 2023: enjoyment in team sports and could lead to reduced attrition in youth sport more generally. ... Non-Binary People, Sport and Physical Activity, Pride in Sports for Sport England, (2020).
8 Mar 2024: Sport scientist accreditation is available from ESSA to those professionals working in the elite sports science industry. ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
26 Jun 2024: Her life depends on it III: Sport, physical activity, and health and wellbeing of American girls and women, Women’s Sports Foundation, (2015). ... in sport and physical activity and the health and wellbeing of American girls and women.
21 May 2024: Australia's First Nations Peoples and Sport. When sports organisations engage with First Nations communities it provides mutual benefits. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission,