Almost 300 Australians drown each year, the vast majority being male. Why is this happening and what can be done?
- Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
Some 90% of the world’s cricket fans are from the Indian sub-continent, but how exactly did the sport build such manic support in that part of the world?
The latest national survey of sports participation and engagement offers an insight into Australians’ physical activity choices.
In terms of AFL grand final upsets, the ‘Baby Bombers’ in 1993, the ‘Miracle of 58’ and the Western Bulldogs’ fairytale run in 2016 are among the most extraordinary.
Thousands of elite athletes have made it to the Paralympics Games. But who are the greatest Paralympians? And how would you decide?
As Paris prepares to host the Paralympic Games, you may be wondering how classification works, which Aussies to watch, or whether there any sports unique to the Paralympics.
It’s not clear why oranges are such a staple during sports events but there are good reasons to eat them during competition.
Australian athletes reached new heights at the Paris Olympics but what was behind the record-breaking medal haul?
The athlete we have seen so far at Paris is more relaxed, more mature and still giving us the performances of the best gymnast in the world, as she looks to increase her gold tally.
Between hammers in trees, uneven fields, audience members joining teams and post-humous recognition for winners, the 1900 Paris games left much to be desired. Luckily, 1924 made up for it.
AI is finding applications across sport, from talent spotting and training to gymnastics judging and injury rehab.
Relatório do COI mostra que a maioria dos estádios, locais e estruturas olímpicas continua sendo usada muito tempo após o término das competições. Mas como eles são usados, e o que aconteceu com os locais que foram abandonados?
Most Olympic stadiums, venues and structures continue to be used long after the games finish. But how are they used and what happened to the venues that have fallen into disuse?
In sports-mad Australia, the Olympics are always a huge deal. But does this interest result in increased sports participation?
Since COVID there has been an expansion in online options for school students. This includes individual classes and complete distance education.
Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
While teachers may appear to get more holidays than most other professions, the reality is they are not actually on holiday for all of this time.
The laws by which the game is played are laid out in black and white. The ‘spirit of cricket’, however, is a much more nebulous concept.
As enrolments climb and urban spaces become more crowded, some schools have been left with less play space per student than a prison cell.
Lower participation and poorer performance in cross-country running by students at low-SES schools is troubling, because physical activity and fitness are closely tied to health and well-being.
The benefits of sport for young people include not only health and enjoyment, but also an appreciation of many of the civic values and ethics that make our democracy work.
Health and physical education includes subjects such as sport science, health studies, athlete development, food and nutrition, outdoor and environmental studies, and sport and recreation.
We need to keep active and exercise to stay healthy. So why not teach school kids some of the activities they’d go on to enjoy later in life?
All Australians aged 13-17 are encouraged to do 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
Gratitude for and celebrating of the accomplishments of teachers is essential to keeping them motivated and engaged in the profession.
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