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.
22 Jan 2024: Swimming was one of the inaugural eight AIS sports. The swimming program was incredibly successful. ... Close. print. prev. next. AIS Sports Awards Winners. AIS Best of the Best.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Vladimir Vatkin (Men). Valery Kaladzinski (Senior Women). Athletes - Men. ... Luke Wadsworth (AIS/VIS). Luke Wiwatowski (AIS/NSWIS). Athletes - Women. Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS).
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Vladimir Vatkin (Senior Coach - Men). Valery Kaladzinski (Senior Coach - Women). ... Tang Xiao Li (Women). Alexander Kostenko (Women). Margarita Vatkina (Women). Athletes - Men.
14 Feb 2024: Support staff. Martin Clarke (Men's Head Coach). Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). ... Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). Nicole Ireland (Women's Coach). Kristy Flores (Women's Coach).
12 Feb 2024: Women's team toured the West Coast of the United States with a 9-2 win/loss record. ... Jenny Cheesman (Head Women's Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Coach). Athletes - Men.
15 Feb 2024: Kazuya Honda (Head Coach - Women). Paul Szyjko (Men). Frances Crampton (Women). ... Ken Meredith. Mark Mommsen. Glen Parker. Mark Phillips. Russell Stevens. Athletes - Women.
14 Feb 2024: Support staff. Martin Clarke (Men's Head Coach). Dean Kinsman (Women's Head Coach). ... Nicole Ireland (Women's Coach). Paul Gorris (Men's Coach). Simon Giovannoni (Scholarship Coach).
20 Mar 2023: Sport and physical activity must be part of holistic education, Australian Sports Commission media release , (20 April 2018). ... Sports participation during school hours was more beneficial for academic performance compared with sport participation
10 Mar 2023: Including LGBT young people in sport, a guide, LGBT Youth North West and Pride Sports, England, (2014). ... Australian Olympic Committee. Australian Paralympic Committee. Australian Sports Commission. NSW Institute of Sport.