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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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27 Jun 2024: Research has identified a number of factors that can motivate or provide barriers to participation in sport.
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5 Dec 2023: 6. 16% of Australian men and 13% of women [aged 15+] volunteered in sport and recreation activities at least once in the previous 12 months. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Non-playing roles, Australian Sports Commission, (accessed 26 June 2023).
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.
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.
8 Mar 2024: Sport Science and Sports Medicine Policy, Basketball Australia, (January 2016). Supplementation Policy (p.4). ... Recently published sport science/sports medicine research from National Institute Network (NIN) researchers.
9 Mar 2023: Access to key resources for dietitians and nutritionists working in the Australian high performance sport network.
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21 May 2024: Australia's First Nations Peoples and Sport. When sports organisations engage with First Nations communities it provides mutual benefits. ... AusPlay Data Portal: Sport-related participation – frequency of participation, Australian Sports Commission,