Pushing it along…how wearable tech tracks running performance
Our exercise scientists are testing how well smartwatches measure the dynamics of running when the runner is also pushing a pram.
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Deakin research reveals women’s experiences of racism in sport
A groundbreaking new study by Deakin University, supported by Monash University and the University of Melbourne, has revealed the impact of racism on women and girls in community sport in Victoria.
Change our game: gender responsive coaching can make a difference
New research has found male coaches often learn from experience, rather than education and development, about how to successfully meet the participation, wellbeing, and performance needs of the women and girls they coach.
A salty boost helps female athletes go the extra mile in the heat
Women who take a salt tablet with fluid before long distance exercise will perform better in the heat, new research has shown.
Deakin retains top spot in global rankings for sports science schools
Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) have again been ranked number one in the world for Sports Science Schools in the prestigious ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Sports Science Schools and Departments.
5 minutes with…. Dr Jordan Bakhsh
Dr Jordan Bakhsh aims to understand mega sport events as sites for social change. Jordan has collaborated with over 50 major sporting organisations around the world, generating transformational knowledge to maximise the social benefits and reduce social costs for sporting event stakeholders.
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.
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...
Shaping better opportunities for women and girls in sport
Our researchers are working to boost participation and advance women and girls at all levels of sport and recreation.