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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29 Oct 2021: The interactive charts below contain AusPlay participation data for the 2016 calendar year. Adults (15 years and over). AusPlay at least 3 times per week participation (January 2016 – December 2016 data). How to use the charts:. Hover over
28 May 2021: 09 Mar 2016. Dr Jo Mitchell, Director, Centre for Population Health, NSW Ministry of Health.
28 May 2021: 20 Nov 2017. Tim Gavel, ABC Grandstand. Synopsis. In the last presentation for the year on the notion of ‘Performance Under Pressure’, this Q&A will delve into the high performance thinking of one of the most successful international coaches of
6 Jul 2021: 29 Aug 2016. Various.
6 Jul 2021: 14 Aug 2016. Various. Can athletes trick their kidneys by drinking more water and manipulating their weight at the same time? A scientific study at the AIS.
23 Jun 2021: 15 Jun 2021. Matthew Warr, Sport Australia. David Gallichio, Golf Australia.
6 Jul 2021: 28 Feb 2017. Prof. Mark Batt, Nottingham University. There’s a role for physical activity in medicine, especially through primary health care. Nottingham University’s Prof Mark Batt explores the place for physical activity in modern medicine and
28 May 2021: 12 Nov 2020. Andrew MacLeod, Lawyer, Humanitarian, Military Officer.
17 Nov 2023: Biography. Neil has spent 10 years working for one of the most successful sports organisations in the world, the Premier League, where he is currently Director of Football.
28 May 2021: 20 May 2013. Cathy Gorman-Brown, Project Officer, Sport and Recreation. Hear about the latest research on girls in sport and how to apply these findings in the promotion and delivery