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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27 Jun 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that can motivate or provide barriers to participation in sport.
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.
9 Mar 2023: Access to key resources for dietitians and nutritionists working in the Australian high performance sport network.
8 Dec 2023: The Value and Benefits of Sport, Clearinghouse for Sport, (accessed 29 November 2023). ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 14 September 2023).
4 Dec 2023: Volunteering provides substantial value to society and to the volunteers themselves, including mental, social, and physical benefits.
4 Oct 2022: 18 Aug 2022. Aurelie Pankowiak. Free paper title: More women and girls play male-dominated sports but they “Keep advocating to be heard”.
30 Oct 2023: Data collection method and scope
23 Jan 2023: Recently published research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
29 Jun 2023: First Nations peoples are generally under-represented in professional or high-performance sport leadership, coaching, and officiating.
2 Nov 2023: National, State/Territory and by sport results