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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5 Dec 2023: 6. 16% of Australian men and 13% of women [aged 15+] volunteered in sport and recreation activities at least once in the previous 12 months. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Non-playing roles, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 26 June 2023).
22 Dec 2023: enjoyment in team sports and could lead to reduced attrition in youth sport more generally. ... Non-Binary People, Sport and Physical Activity, Pride in Sports for Sport England, (2020).
2 Jul 2024: What motivates individuals to participate in sport and physical activity can change over time and will be influenced by individual, cultural, and social factors.
14 May 2024: AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 29 June 2023). ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – non-playing roles, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 29
29 Feb 2024: Inclusive Participation Funding Program (IPFP). Women Sport and Recreation Participation and Leadership Program (WSRPLP). ... Cross Border Sports Fund. Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. Surf Club Facility Program.
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
9 Mar 2023: Access to key resources for dietitians and nutritionists working in the Australian high performance sport network.
2 Jul 2024: As part of the broader Closing the Gap agenda, sport can help break down barriers and assist with entry into First Nations communities.
27 Jun 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that can motivate or provide barriers to participation in sport.
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