Practice of sports science in Australia

23 July 2013

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Membership of the Committee	(PDF 226KB)

Acronyms and Abbreviations	(PDF 14KB)

List of Recommendations	(PDF 7KB)

Chapter 1 - Introduction	(PDF 261KB)
Inquiry terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Background Scope of the inquiry Sports governing bodies Structure of this report

Chapter 2 - Sports science in Australia: definitional and practical concerns	(PDF 88KB)
Introduction What is sports science? The collaborative role of sports scientists Support for, and criticism of, sports scientists Committee's view

Chapter 3 - The duty of care and ethical obligations of sports scientists	(PDF 71KB)
Introduction Duty of care of sports scientists to athletes Ethical obligations of sports scientists in relation to protecting and promoting the spirit of sport Committee's view

Chapter 4 - Committee's view	(PDF 14KB)
Ethics and athlete welfare Undefined problem Lack of definition Conclusion

Additional comments by Senator Richard Di Natale	(PDF 250KB)
Structure of the additional comments Chapter 5 - Developing a system of accreditation for sports scientists Introduction Current accreditation arrangements for sports scientists Accreditation in the United Kingdom Support for an accreditation regime in Australia The key elements of an Australian accreditation scheme A tiered system of accreditation Senator Di Natale's view

Chapter 6 - Regulatory options to enhance the oversight of sports scientists in Australia	(PDF 110KB)
Introduction The current framework to regulate sports in Australia Registration Senator Di Natale's view on registration Negative licencing schemes An advisory group External oversight body Informed consent Legislated protection of athlete health and welfare Pre-employment/engagement statutory declarations Conclusion

Chapter 7 - The role of boards and management in the oversight of sports scientists	(PDF 149KB)
Introduction Ethical governance within teams Ethical governance within sporting codes A principles-based approach to effective corporate governance Football in Australia Olympic sports Professional vs grassroots sports Conclusion

Chapter 8 - Related matters	(PDF 44KB)
Introduction The need for further information about the practice of sports science The use of supplements Life after sport

Chapter 9 - Concluding remarks	(PDF 23KB)
Summary of additional comments

APPENDIX 1 - Submissions Received	(PDF 11KB)

APPENDIX 2 - Public Hearings and Witnesses	(PDF 16KB)

APPENDIX 3 - Australian Sports Commission: Sports Governance Principles*	(PDF 706KB)

APPENDIX 4 - National Sporting Organisations recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (as at February 2012)	(PDF 565KB)

APPENDIX 5 - NSO/NSOD 2012–13 Grants & Allocations	(PDF 42KB)

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Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3511

Fax: +61 2 6277 5811

Email: rrat.sen@aph.gov.au

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3511
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5811
Email:	rrat.sen@aph.gov.au