Research / Reports
This section presents past research/reports conducted or commissioned by the ASC. These reports are arranged to reflect the ASCs three priority areas.
Children and youth
Insights into physical activity behaviours of children, youth and adolescent, trend data to monitor youth participation, identify styles and types of activity/sport amongst groups of children.
- Participation levels and trends
- Attitudes towards sport
- The Active After-school Community Program is an after-school hours sports program that aims to improve the health and well being of Australias primary school aged children through structured physical activity. It will be delivered nationally to Australian primary schools and Childcare Benefit approved Out of School Hour Care Services. The AASC website provides information about Active After-school Communities and how primary schools, Childcare Benefit approved Out of School Hour Care Services, sporting organisations, sporting clubs, private providers and local community organisations can be involved in the program.
Adult
Insights into physical activity behaviours of adults, trend data to monitor adult participation, identify styles and types of activity/sport amongst adults.
- Attitudes towards sport
- Participation trends - domestic and abroad
- International benchmark and trend data
- Non-participating sport area/industry
Case for Sport
Demonstrate that sport provides an important vehicle through which to improve the economic, health and social well-being of individuals and communities. Research plays a vital role in documenting the benefits of sport; the deficits associated with non-participation and research that can be used as a basis to bring about positive outcomes.
- Benefits derived from sport
- Frequency of activity required to derive health benefits
- Building a case for sport
- Industry body and professional networks
- International benchmark and trend data
