SCORS Research Group
The SCORS Research Group (SRG) is a sub-committee of the Standing Committee on Recreation and Sport, consisting of representatives from each of the following:
- State and Territory Departments of Recreation and Sport
- Australian Sports Commission
- Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
The SRG's role is to improve the range and quality of information about sport and recreation including data and research on physical activity trends, sport and recreation participation, economic impacts and social benefits.
The Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) is a joint initiative of the Australian Sports Commission and State and Territory Departments of Sport and Recreation, and was first conducted in 2001. The 2006 report has recently been released (October 2007).
The ERASS collects information on the frequency, nature and type of activities of persons aged 15 years and over for exercise, recreation and sport during the 12 months prior to interview. Participation means active ‘playing’ participation and does not include coaching, refereeing and spectating or activities related to work or household chores.
