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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Reconfiguring the ‘playing field’ on and off the pitch - women’s professional sport in Australia. ... Publications. Title:. Women’s professional sport leagues: a systematic review and future directions for research.
6 Feb 2024: Chris Erickson (Former). Brett Robinson (Former). Jared Tallent. Tristan Thomas. Women. ... Brad Scott (Former) - Silver 800m T37. Russell Short (Former). Women.
25 Jun 2024: The benefits of regular sport and physical activity are numerous and supported by a broad body of research and evidence.
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.
4 Apr 2024: Sport has the power to empower and improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls by creating equal opportunities to access, participation and leadership. ... The research aims to examine the experience, impact and potential solutions to gendered
23 Jan 2023: Recently published research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Senior Male Gymnast of the Year - Brennon Dowrick. Senior Women's Coach of the Year - Ju Ping Tian.
15 Feb 2024: Support staff. Warwick Forbes (Head Coach - Men). Ju Ping Tian (Head Coach - Women). ... Commonwealth Games - Manchester, England. Women. Alexandra Croak - Gold Women’s Team; Silver Women’s Vault.
20 Mar 2023: Sport and physical activity must be part of holistic education, Australian Sports Commission media release , (20 April 2018). ... Sports participation during school hours was more beneficial for academic performance compared with sport participation
30 Nov 2023: Over the years, many First Nations sportspeople have been recognised for their contribution to sport and society.