Overview
The New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) is a high performance sports training institute located in New South Wales, Australia. The New South Wales government agency provides coaching, performance support and daily training environments to support targeted athletes achieve podium performances. In conjunction with a holistic approach to athlete welfare, career and educational assistance, the NSWIS supports and develops targeted elite and emerging athletes to achieve their highest potential.
Located at Sydney Olympic Park, in Sydney, the institute was established as a statutory body under the Institute of Sport Act, 1995, following a review recommending central coordination and monitoring of high performance sports programs in New South Wales. Operations officially commenced in 1996. Over the course of 2021, the institute developed 564 athletes, across 46 sports in 18 programs. The services ensure that NSWIS athletes have access to coaching and sports technology while also receiving tailored support to help balance their sporting commitments with personal development and a career.
The agency is responsible to the Minister for Sport. Ultimately, the minister is responsible to the Parliament of New South Wales.
Structure
The institute offers support to athletes across the following nine areas:
Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement
Biomechanics
Coaching
Corporate and Communications
Nutrition
Performance Analysis
Performance Health
Performance Psychology
Physiology
Research
Sports Management
Strength and Conditioning
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