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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2 Jul 2024: There are many factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
12 Feb 2024: Women's team represented Australia at the Oceania Championships, won the final against Fiji. ... Brendan Flynn (Head Women's Coach). Jenny Cheesman (Women's Coach). Phil Smyth (Men's Coach).
14 Feb 2024: Neilsen. Assistant Coach - Martin Clarke. 7th place. Australian Youth Women’s Team at U17 World Championships – Netherlands: Louise Brown, Tiana Mangakahia, Carly Turner, Abigail Wehrung. ... Support staff. Ian Stacker (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown
12 Feb 2024: Support staff. Gordon McLeod (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). ... Mark Watkins (Men's Coach). Mikle McHugh (Women's Coach). Joanne Hoey (Scholarship Cooach).
To identify factors that attract and retain women from culturally diverse backgrounds as leaders in sport. ... Project ID: ID-230111-8925. Publications. Title:. A Guide for Action: To encourage women from culturally diverse backgrounds as leaders in sport
15 Feb 2024: In 1989 there was extensive sports science testing of the swimmers both in the laboratory and at the poolside. ... Australian Sports Commission Annual Report 1989-1990 - pages 37-39 on AIS swimming.
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
6 Feb 2024: Esa Peltola - Sports Science/Medicine Coordinator and Sprints Coach. Eric Hollingsworth - Assistant Coach, Multi-events. ... Women. Angie Ballard. Trish Flavel - Bronze T20 800m. Lisa Llorens - Gold F20 High Jump; Gold T20 200m; Gold F20 Long Jump;
9 Nov 2023: Strategically managing sport sector volunteers enhances satisfaction and retention.
4 Apr 2024: The Australian Sports Commission’s research team recently spoke to a broad range of Australian adults from all walks of life about their relationship with sport. ... Research aim: To gain an understanding of women and girls’ participation and