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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25 Jan 2024: 11. An estimated 1,384,000 (39%) of Australian men [aged 55+] and 902,000 (23%) of Australian women [aged 55+] participated in a sport-related activity at least once a ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation,
2 Jul 2024: What motivates individuals to participate in sport and physical activity can change over time and will be influenced by individual, cultural, and social factors.
9 Feb 2023: Sports recruitment. Opportunities for careers in sport and recreation in Australia. ... If you are not a member of the Clearinghouse for Sport please join now.
30 Oct 2023: Data collection method and scope
2 Jul 2024: As part of the broader Closing the Gap agenda, sport can help break down barriers and assist with entry into First Nations communities.
22 Apr 2024: Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers. ... Are performance & recovery time influenced by the menstrual cycle, Kelly McNulty, Women in Sport Congress (18 August 2022).
2 Jan 2024: Members have been selected from across the sport research community to provide expertise, critical thinking and guidance. ... Women Sport Australia. Close. print. prev. next.
31 Jan 2023: Information on former AIS coaches, support staff and scholarship athletes.
6 Mar 2024: 8. An estimated 880,000 (48%) LOTE men [aged 18+] and 498,000 (29%) LOTE women [aged 18+] participated in a sport-related activity at least once a week. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian
2 Nov 2023: National, State/Territory and by sport results