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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21 Mar 2011: developing a Classification pathway and course for our sport and have helped us develop a Sports. ... with sport to achieve its main objectives; boost sports participation and strengthen sporting.
10 Nov 2023: Johanna A. Adriaanse, Chapter 6, ‘Women in Sport Leadership: Research and Practice for Change’, L.J. ... Stepping up to get more women into the game: What organizations can do to support women in coaching, Canadian Women & Sport, (2022).
10 Nov 2023: Align and connect programs offered by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) such as the Women Leaders in Sport Programs (WLIS) and the AIS Leadership and Professionalism teams. • ... WiHPC Initiative Women’s Talent Framework v1 October 2023 9. 156
7 Nov 2017: Our principal partner, the Australian Sports Commission and the Australian Institute of Sport play an integral role in our organisation along with our various program and organisational partners. ... as a mentor for women in sport and as a world champion
2 Feb 2021: These achievements exemplify the prominent role that women athletes continue to play in Australia’s success in international sport. ... the sports industry, which she is using to help current VIS athletes to reach their full potential in their chosen
2 Jan 2014: Together CAMS and WAMS aim to increase the participation and recognition of women in motor sport. ... FIA Officials and Volunteers Commission Michael Smith. FIA Women and Motor Sport Commission Leanne Tander.
10 Nov 2023: Women Coaches Face Greater Professional and Personal Obstacles Than Men, Nicole LaVoi, Global Sport Matters, (9 November 2021). ... Women in Leadership in Scottish Sport, Ryan Brown, Paula Murray, Observatory for Sport in Scotland, (October 2021).
28 Oct 2008: 27 17-Sep - 23-Sep. 26 24-Sep - 30-Sep SAL Relay Camp, Canberra (Women:23-26/Men:26-29). ... Discussion of this information by coaches. • Swimming sport science focus group – coordinated approach to take the information to the next level.
30 Nov 2014: The first major sponsorship deal to be struck following Australian Sports Commission Chair John Wylie’s clarion call to corporate Australia to back women’s sport, the deal represented a crucial ... step forward in the push for more support for
21 Nov 2013: Touch Football will be the leading community sport for Men, Women and Children throughout Australia. ... The sport has progressed toward our aspiration of being recognised as one of the leading community sports in Australia through the continued