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Membership of the Committee |
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Acronyms and Abbreviations |
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List of Recommendations |
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Chapter 1 - Introduction |
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Inquiry terms of reference
Conduct of the inquiry
Background
Scope of the inquiry
Sports governing bodies
Structure of this report
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Chapter 2 - Sports science in Australia: definitional and practical concerns |
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Introduction
What is sports science?
The collaborative role of sports scientists
Support for, and criticism of, sports scientists
Committee's view
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Chapter 3 - The duty of care and ethical obligations of sports scientists |
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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
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Chapter 4 - Committee's view |
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Ethics and athlete welfare
Undefined problem
Lack of definition
Conclusion
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Additional comments by Senator Richard Di Natale |
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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
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Chapter 6 - Regulatory options to enhance the oversight of sports scientists in Australia |
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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
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Chapter 7 - The role of boards and management in the oversight of sports scientists |
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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
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Chapter 8 - Related matters |
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Introduction
The need for further information about the practice of sports science
The use of supplements
Life after sport
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Chapter 9 - Concluding remarks |
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Summary of additional comments
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APPENDIX 1 - Submissions Received |
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APPENDIX 2 - Public Hearings and Witnesses |
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APPENDIX 3 - Australian Sports Commission: Sports Governance Principles* |
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APPENDIX 4 - National Sporting Organisations recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (as at February 2012) |
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APPENDIX 5 - NSO/NSOD 2012–13 Grants & Allocations |
(PDF 42KB) |