Mental Health Considerations of the Athlete Transition out of Sport
Eat, sleep, train, recover. It is a familiar pattern for elite athletes who dedicate days, years, and even decades to their sport and the pursuit […]
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Early Specialization in Hockey
Research finds elite NHL and collegiate hockey players often begin playing sports around 4 years of age, but only specialize in hockey at, on average, age 14. Experts suggest that because hockey requires players to master a wide variety of physical movements, there is a benefit to training in multiple sports at a young age to develop transferrable skills.
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SIRCTalks – You’re a high performer too! Mental wellness considerations for leaders, coaches, and staff in sport
Led by Dr. Chantale Lussier, PhD, Mental Performance Consultant, Founder & CEO, Elysian Insight Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 1 – 2:00 p.m. ET. About the […]
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Canada’s Leading Sport Participation Research Conference
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October 29-30, 2020
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Virtual Conference
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Canada’s top researchers, leverage their expertise and create long-term partnerships for your sport organization.
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SCRI Conference 2020
Canada’s Leading Sport Participation Research Conference
When?
October 29-30, 2020
Where?
Virtual Conference
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Canada’s top researchers, leverage their expertise and create long-term partnerships for your sport organization.
Register Now at sirc.ca/scri/registration
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