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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8 Mar 2024: Sport Science and Sports Medicine Policy, Basketball Australia, (January 2016). Supplementation Policy (p.4). ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
7 Jun 2023: Related research in progress A shift in attitudes towards women in visible sport leadership, Change our Game/Victoria University. ... Horizon scanning. Related research in progress Future of Australian Sport – Mega Trends study, CSIRO/Australian Sports
1 Jul 2024: AusPlay National Sport and Physical Activity Participation Report, Australian Sports Commission, (November 2022). ... Effectiveness of Adult Health Promotion Interventions Delivered Through Professional Sport: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Emma
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).
19 Mar 2024: Women Sport Australia is the peak national advocacy organisation for women in sport. ... It was formerly known as the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association (AWRA) and rebranded to become Women Sport Australia in 2017.
28 May 2024: 4. The Sport Advisory Council was dissolved, with the aim of establishing a sports commission. ... The inquiry into sports funding and administration (also known as the 'Martin Report'), focused on sports participation funding, particularly for women and
29 Nov 2023: Many volunteers have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
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.
4 Apr 2024: Effective anti-racism approaches for women and girls in community sport. ... To narratively describe the existing financial incentives for children and young people's participation in physical activity and sport.
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