News

Results for: Centre for Sport Research

Filter by:

Are you too old to be an Olympian? Spoiler alert: probably

If you're feeling inspired by the upcoming Olympics, Dr Lyndell Bruce may have some advice for you in terms of whether you're likely past your prime.

Blog

Women make their mark as board directors in Victorian sport

The number of women representatives on Victorian sporting boards has climbed significantly, new research has found.

Research news

Some sports leaders are trying to defy term limits – which can open the door to corruption

Being a sport administrator comes with many perks, so it’s no surprise many want to stay in their positions as long as possible. Dr Joshua McLeod and Dr Hunter Fujak discuss term limits in an article for The Conversation.

Blog

Does the AFL ban on skinfold testing avoid fat shaming – or has footy ‘gone soft’?

Dr Dominique Condo is exploring why skinfold tests were once a staple of AFL fitness assessments, but are now banned for junior athletes.

Institute news

Can a good night’s sleep protect collision sport athletes against concussion?

Dr Spencer Roberts is assessing how healthy sleep may be key to reducing concussion risk in collision sports.

Institute news

How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?

Watching sport on television and other screens is integral to the cultural lives of many Australians. This is why, in 1995, the anti-siphoning scheme was introduced to ensure sport...

Institute news