Video Blog: #9 Racism in Sport
Sport holds a unique place in Australian society. It celebrates our values of equality, fairness and participation and helps build social connection and cohesion.
So, Is racism in sport an issue in Australia?
Inclusive Sport
Everyone should be able to participate in sport and physical activity in a welcoming and inclusive way – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, ethnicity, location or life stage.
Fitness industry job statistics post-COVID
There is no denying that COVID has taken a massive toll on society and how we move forward with face-to-face jobs. The fitness industry was particularly affected, as during the national lockdowns all fitness facilities/centres and organised sports/ sporting events were closed / stopped / ceased. This proved to be an issue amongst the community as it put a stop to most of the sport for the period.
Gambling in Sport
Gambling in sport is defined as: “Irregularly influencing the course or result of a sports event in order to obtain advantage for oneself or for others and to remove all or part of the uncertainty normally associated with sport.’
It goes without saying that a fundamental aspect of why so many people love and enjoy sport is a belief in the fairness of the contest and the uncertainty of the outcome. When these things are compromised then sport becomes pointless.
The Case for Women Coaches: The Women’s Sports Academy
Within Australian sport research, there is a lack of information about women in elite coaching roles. This highlights the need for discussion and further studies that break down the disparity between male and female coaches and why this exists in the industry.
The Australian Skate Federation (ASF) awards celebrated pro skateboarder Tommy Fynn with $15,000 Scholarship to study Diploma of Sport with Fit Education.
Sept 1st 2021 at JF O’Grady Memorial Park in Brisbane, Donny Fraser, ASF Director, presented Tommy Fynn with a Scholarship Award valued at $15,000 to study a Diploma of Sport. This […]
The Australian Skate Federation (ASF) awards celebrated pro skateboarder Tommy Fynn with $15,000 Scholarship to study Diploma of Sport with Fit Education.
Sept 1st 2021 at JF O’Grady Memorial Park in Brisbane, Donny Fraser, ASF Director, presented Tommy Fynn with a Scholarship Award valued at $15,000 to study a Diploma of Sport. This […]
Core Training
Because the spine is so mobile and capable of many movements there is no universal exercise that equally stresses all of the muscles that surround the spine to create the desired stiffness needed in life and when lifting weights.
Bench Press
Bench press The Bench Press is a popular upper body strength training exercise. The movement consists of pressing a weight upwards from a supine position. The pectoralis major and triceps […]
How to Become a Successful PT
Don’t like working in an office, having to wear a suit and sitting through boring meetings? Do you want to have a PT career to be able to make a […]
