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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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.
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.
19 Apr 2024: How Australians describe the value and benefits of sport, Australian Sports Commission, (June 2022). ... TOPICS. Discover more about sport system sustainability. FEATURED REPORTS. Australian Sports Commission, (2022).
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).
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
4 Oct 2022: 18 Aug 2022. Aurelie Pankowiak. Free paper title: More women and girls play male-dominated sports but they “Keep advocating to be heard”.
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.
28 May 2021: The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) will once again proudly join with the Committee of Australian Sport and Recreation Officials (CASRO) to deliver OSF17. ... Another key aspect of this conference is its ability to create and foster relationships for
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Senior Male Gymnast of the Year - Brennon Dowrick. Senior Women's Coach of the Year - Ju Ping Tian.