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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22 Jan 2024: Women. Monique Allen (1988, 1992). Kerri Battesby (1984). Georgia Bonora (AIS/VIS) (2008, 2012). ... Close. print. prev. next. AIS Sports Awards Winners. AIS Athlete of the Year.
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).
27 Jun 2024: Persons with disability are generally under-represented in sport leadership, administration, coaching, officiating, and media.
11 Apr 2024: Intergenerational review of Australian sport, BCG Consulting for the Australian Sports Commission, (2017). ... Sports Index: Participation trends 2015, Market Insights and Consumer Analytics for Sport Singapore, (June 2016).
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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
12 Feb 2024: Assistant Coach - Patrick Hunt. 10th place. Australian Senior Women’s Team (World Championships – Brazil): Bronwyn Marshall. ... Patrick Hunt (Head Men's Coach). Brendan Flynn (Head Women's Coach). Jenny Cheesman (Women's Coach).
platforms » Analyse any emerging trends since the 2010 report towards a Level Playing Field: sport and gender in Australian media and continue to build on opportunities for women’s sports broadcasting » ... Status: Completed. Project ID:
20 Mar 2023: Sport and physical activity must be part of holistic education, Australian Sports Commission media release , (20 April 2018). ... Sports participation during school hours was more beneficial for academic performance compared with sport participation