Research Project
Researchers: Dr. Caroline Symons , Dr. Daryl Marchant , Dr. Lenora Sundstrom (Managed by)
Brief description This project examines how women overcome societal, organisational and familial barriers to become elite level coaches, officials and administrators in Australia. The research also explores potential and perceived barriers to achieving sport leadership and the success stories of women who have gained leadership positions. It is hoped that through this research awareness of the factors creating barriers will lead to the development of ways for Victorian / Australian organisations to assist the advancement of women in leadership positions. Project Organization Unit: School of Sport and Exercise Science, Victoria University