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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6 Mar 2014: The OWIA has a strong commitment to and a proud history of women in sport. ... Australian Sports Commission The ASC and the OWIA have entered into a Sport Collaboration Agreement.
20 Oct 2010: Aligned with this ambition, the Australian Government is now encouraging a whole-of-sport reform agenda, aimed at establishing a more collaborative, efficient and integrated sports system. ... of Indigenous sport, sport for people with a disability,
16 Nov 2016: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... as a mentor for women in sport and as a world
29 Jan 2021: Women and girls are more likely to participate in sport or physical activity if they believe the environment in which they will be participating is safe and meets their needs. ... top of page. A sport and physical activity facility that is welcoming for
23 Dec 2020: cultural issues. > the future of technology in sport — sports science and the latest research developments relating to performance analysis and new media and the impacts on sport. > ... Postal address: Program AdministratorNational Junior Sport
15 Nov 2016: And we were delighted to see fruits of our efforts to improve female opportunity in sports, with improved elite and participation opportunities in women’s sport, better media exposure, some outstanding ... further embedding sport in schools’
26 Jan 2021: This conference will consist of two major themes regarding: (1) elite sports policies and strategies towards success, and (2) the role of elite sport for society. ... Managing Depression in Sport — Stephen Luby, Western Creek Cricketer, ACT Sporting
2 Feb 2021: April. 2-8 - AHL finals week (Women). 17-28 - U18 National Championships, Tasmania (Men). ... The VIS Sport Science team is at the cutting edge of athlete monitoring.
2 Feb 2021: Peter HertanExecutive DirectorCommunity Sport and RecreationMajor Sports Projects. Melbourne and Olympic Parks TrustMelbourne Cricket Ground TrustProfessional Boxing and Combat Sports BoardState Sports Centres TrustVictorian Institute of Sport.
10 Nov 2023: Johanna A. Adriaanse, Chapter 6, ‘Women in Sport Leadership: Research and Practice for Change’, L.J. ... Stepping up to get more women into the game: What organizations can do to support women in coaching, Canadian Women & Sport, (2022).