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,
30 Nov 2020: Date. Event. Time . Athletes. Competition . 7 Mar 1992 . Women's 200m Backstroke (SC). ... 14 Aug 2004. Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay (LC). 3:35.94.
6 Feb 2024: Esa Peltola - Sports Science/Medicine Coordinator and Sprints Coach. Scott Steele - Scholarship Coach. ... Jane Saville - Gold Women’s 10km Walk. Lisa-Marie Vizaniari (Former) - Silver Women’s Discus.
15 Feb 2024: Hayden Stoeckel - Silver 4x100m Medley Relay. Women. Angie Bainbridge - Silver 4x200m Freestyle Relay. ... Image gallery. Please note - only a limited number of images from the Clearinghouse for Sport collection are displayed.
28 Jun 2021: Three inspiring women in sport took the spotlight for Sport Australia’s first ‘On the Couch’ session for 2021. ... The 60-minute online event formed part of the Women Leaders in Sport Program which aims to empower women right across the country.
12 Feb 2024: Support staff. Gordon McLeod (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). ... Mark Watkins (Men's Coach). Frank Arsego (Men's Coach). Mike McHugh (Women's Coach).
12 Feb 2024: Support staff. Gordon McLeod (Men's Head Coach). Phil Brown (Women's Head Coach). ... Frank Arsego (Men's Coach). Mikle McHugh (Women's Coach). Debbie Cook (Women's Coach).
15 Feb 2024: Hayden Stoeckel. Women. Angie Bainbridge. Alicia Coutts - Silver 4x100m Freestyle Relay; Silver 4x100m Medley Relay; Bronze 100m Butterfly. ... Women. Felicity Galvez - Gold 100m Butterfly; Silver 50m Butterfly; Silver 4x100m Medley Relay.
10 Mar 2014: Method 2: Face-to-Face Interviews with Female Masters sport participants Interviews were held with 21 women aged 31-66 (M=48 years) who were regularly involved in team sports (16 ... Limitations of the study Best efforts were made to canvass a broad cross
20 Mar 2023: This book covers current issues, debates and new understanding on women and sport. ... racism and respect for women, can help stop discriminatory behaviours in male sport.