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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25 Jan 2024: Awards and honours help define, encourage and reinforce excellence.
8 Dec 2021: This area contains documents published by Invictus Australia [2021-]. Organisation previously known as Veteran Sport Australia.
6 Jul 2021: 08 Feb 2017. Dr David Hughes, AIS Chief Medical Officer. AIS Chief Medical Officer, Dr David Hughes talks about the early signs of concussion in junior sport, urging parents, teachers and ... coaches to be vigilant, as kids prepare to begin the 2017
28 May 2021: 12 Mar 2009. Mr. Hans-Juergen Meyer, CEO, Meyer & Meyer Sport.
28 May 2021: 12 Mar 2009. Prof. Chikara Myaji, Japan Institute of Sport Science. ... Dr. Hartmut Sandner, Institute for Applied Training Science. Ms. Claire Short, Australian Sports Commission.
28 May 2021: Synopsis. Don Talbot, the inaugural Director of the AIS (1980–83) reflected on his time and shared his experiences of the establishment of the AIS and the development of Australian sport ... This included his involvement in the establishment of the
28 May 2021: Synopsis. In this presentation, Bernt Aasen, Regional Director for UNICEF Latin America and the Caribbean, talked about UNICEF’s approach to Sports for Development internationally and how sport can be used ... More information on UNICEF’s important
8 Dec 2023: Many Australians from regional and remote towns have been recognised over the years for their contribution to sport and society.
12 Dec 2023: Training in Lockdown. Ideas meetings. Date: 8th May 2020. Presenter: Eric Haakonssen, Avish Sharma, Philo Saunders, Erin McCleave, Nick Owen, Stephen Crowcroft.
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