Australia’ s Sporting Links © Karen Devine 2010
Jan 01, 2016
Australia’s Sporting Links
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Sports Played by Australians.
Squash
Golf
Cycling
Boxing
Bowls
Soccer
Rugby Union
Netball
Tennis
Cricket
Swim-ming
Hockey
Aust’s Major Sports
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Australia’s Sporting Links
The Australian culture could be said to be sports loving.
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Australia’s Sporting Links
Australians both participate in and watch sport.
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Australia’s Sporting Links
Australians view international sports as developing:
a) a national identityb) associated valuesc) goodwill towards nationsd) a competitive spirite) national pridef) a sense of international
cooperationg) peace amongst nations.
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Australia’s Sporting Links
Australia spends billions of dollars on supporting our elite athletes through the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
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Australia’s Sporting Links
International sporting competitions also raise the issue of the amount of national income which is spent on elite athletes.
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Australia’s Sporting Links Typically LDC’s
such as those found in the Asia-Pacific region cannot afford the expenditure sport that developed countries can.
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Pause Point
Watch Film on Great Australian Sporting Moments.
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Question Time?
Why do you think Australians are such lovers of sport?
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