Fitness and Recreation

Health and fitness industry association in Australia.

Professional association for people in the field of health, physical education, human movement studies, sport, recreation, dance and community fitness.

Promote the importance of physical activity, healthy lifestyles. Establish best practice instructor standards and program accreditation.

A national organisation established in 1986 to increase the sporting and recreational opportunities for all people with an intellectual disability within Australia.

A professional organisation of dietitians specialising in the field of sports nutrition. SDA aims to provide up to date sports nutrition information based on sound scientific principles for both the general public and health professionals.

Sports Medicine Australia is Australia’s peak national umbrella body for sports medicine and sports science.

Vicsport is Victoria’s peak body for sport and active recreation, representing over 170 member groups to Government, associated statutory authorities, relevant business and private enterprises, and others with an interest in promoting sport and active recreation.

Women Sport Australia Inc (WSA) is the peak national advocacy body for women in sport and was formerly known as the Australian Womensport and Recreation Association. WSA fights every day to help create a level playing field for women.

To help achieve its vision of ‘Healthy communities through Sports Medicine’, SMA produces a number of policies and guidelines to promote safety, and the health and wellbeing of athletes, staff, volunteers, families and communities.

A range sport-specific fact sheets on injury prevention, advice for taking care of junior players and how to deal with common injuries to create a healthier and more active community.

Sports Medicine Australia has produced an injury fact sheet series highlighting prevention and management for 12 of the most common sporting injuries.

Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines, including links to brochures, tips, ideas and evidence.

Authoritative information and statistics to promote better health and wellbeing.

The AIS leads the development of elite sport and is widely acknowledged in Australia and internationally as a world best practice model for elite athlete development.

The VIS was set up to assist the development of Victoria’s best athletes.

The information and knowledge sharing platform for Australian sport — sharing news, evidence and insights about sport, human performance, and physical activity. Additional access for members and membership is free.

Fitness related news and analysis.

Example aqua aerobics HIIT class.

Various classes and exercise examples.

Aust Swim is Australia's national organisation for the teaching of swimming and water safety.