Quick summary: The NSW Government has confirmed their announcement in November 2012 that they will no longer fund improvements to suburban NRL grounds in the future. Minister Ayres has suggested that funds will instead be directed to the three major Sydney stadia – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Football Stadium/Allianz Stadium, ANZ Stadium and a new regional…
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This study examines how effective a school-community program is on quality of life and physical activity among adolescent girls living in low-socioeconomic rural/regional settings. The study was conducted within twelve communities with sports clubs and facilities screened to match certain criteria. From these communities, eight schools were randomly selected. The study concludes that positive results are…
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The XVII Australian Deaf Games kicks off on 9th – 16th January. Deaf Sports Australia are looking for an Events Manager with previous experience to organise the delivery of the Games, as well as associated administration and financial responsibilities. The Event Manager will work in cooperation with the other GOC Coordinators to ensure all events…
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In this video, Brian Lewis presents a PD for PE teachers of middle years students. He discusses the importance of relationships, strategic planning with purpose, and formative assessment. Brian will also run through examples of games that can be used to teach strategy and tactics.
Quick summary: In the recent announcement by Australian Sports Commission, Olympic funding increased by apprimately $750,000, whereas Paralympic funding was decreased by around $250,000. The ParaRoos soccer team was hit the hardest with a cut of $175,000. Professor Simon Darcy of University of Technology explains the funding rules and its’ broader implications on sport for people…
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17/7/14 – ABC Grandstand Quick Summary: The WA state Government has recently awarded the contract for the new Burswood Stadium in Perth to Brookfield Multiplex. The new design of the long-awaited 60,000 seat stadium is set to be unveiled today. It has been confirmed that the design will have a strong Indigenous theme and…
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A UK primary school student of seven faces expulsion for biting another classmate. Liverpool fan, Harvey Eaglen copied Luis Suarez’s actions and sunk his teeth into a classmate’s wrist as they played football at school. Luis Suarez was seen sinking his teeth into Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at this summer’s World Cup, the match was watched…
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This week in Sports Construction News – As the redeveloped Adelaide Oval clocks its one millionth visitor today, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Stephen Mullighan said the popularity of the oval was a reflection of the work the State Government is doing throughout the Riverbank Precinct. The sports technology industry hopes to get a boost from a collaboration deal…
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This week in Sports Education News – On the day the FIFA World Cup kicked off between Brazil and Croatia, the team I help coach, the Haberfield Public Junior Soccer team, played Concord Public. Incidents of alleged sexual assault and other serious off-field issues involving players have elicited a variety of responses from the AFL and its clubs in…
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