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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31 Mar 2017: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... Women’s BaseballAs an identified priority
30 Oct 2017: I want to thank the Australian Sports Commission for their continued support of Triathlon Australia and acknowledge their valuable contribution to our sport. ... Ineffective governance practices not only impact on the sport but also undermine confidence
27 Jun 2013: In a recent study of fluid intake practices during training by AIS athletes participating in team sports, we found that men and women both drank more fluid when a sports drink ... Burke, The Complete Guide to Food for Sports Performance, 2nd edition,
30 Mar 2022: by the events to promote community sport, and sport for women and girls. ... long term employment opportunities for women and girls in sport to increase workforce diversity across.
26 Oct 2021: Former South African Netball Captain and AIS Women Leading Sport Consultant Bronwyn Jonathan manages the AIS Accelerate Program. ... We had 18 women athletes from 17 different sports take part in the inaugural AIS Accelerate Program this year.
13 Jan 2021: Sydney University. Bianca Pengilley, Sports Policy Team, Office for Sport, Department of Health. ... experience sport and physical activity differently to each other, or to non-Indigenous women.
13 Apr 2012: Sport and sports facilities are far more accessible to all than they were when I started racing in the 1980s. ... Do there have to be winners and losers in sport? In some sports, this is true but it is irrelevant.
28 Sep 2016: As many sportsmen and women across the nation prepare for the 2016 Olympics, the Northern Territory Institute of Sport (NTIS) continues to nurture and develop our talented athletes. ... Supporting the development of more than 360 athletes involved in
11 Nov 2011: Women 500‐m: 2006, 2010 & 2011ntotal‐162; nK1‐54, nK2‐54, nK4‐54. Methods. Mi d ANOVA. ... and P. B. Laursen (2008). "Describing and understanding pacing strategies during athletic competition." Sports Medicine 38(3): 239‐252.Baden
18 Jan 2021: As a sports psychologist and Australian Institute. of Sport (AIS) residential athlete counsellor,. ... Women’s sports such as netball and basketball. have improved their profile over the time I’ve.