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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16 Nov 2023: Pip Taylor, Women in High Performance Coaching Project Leader, Consultant. Paul Thompson, High Performance Director, Rowing Australia. ... Michelle has worked and volunteered in educational, club, state, national and international sport settings.
22 Feb 2024: The ability to host successful major events signals competence and projects positive perceptions of Australia.
15 Mar 2023: The aim of the conference was to promote the inter-disciplinary field of sport science and computer science in order to face challenging problems in sports and exercise sciences, supported by ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research
2 Jul 2024: There are many factors that can influence sports participation or non-participation.
27 Jan 2022: De Rozario holds the world record in the Women's 800m T53 and formerly in the Women's 1500m T53/54.
25 Jun 2024: Australian and international initiatives to support and encourage female participation and leadership in all aspects of sport.
13 Dec 2023: The Matildas Effect: Let's talk about supporting women to participate, stay and succeed in sport. ... Our ambassadors shared their experiences and perspectives on what's needed next to keep women in sport and grow the game.
6 Jul 2021: Alyce Parker. Isabel Huntington. In the lead up to the AFL women's competition kicking off this year hear from teenager Alyce Parker, draft hopeful Isabel Huntington and Western Bulldogs player
18 Jun 2021: 22 Australia’s Sports Volunteers 2000. 24. 2.3 State data about CALD women in sport and recreation.24 2.4 Sport Industry data about CALD women in sport and ... 46. ii. Participation in sport and recreation by culturally and linguistically diverse women.
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