How sport organizations and events are combating climate change

6 organizers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games pose with shovels after planting trees.

Photo credit: Denise MaxwellOrganizers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games plant trees for a new Commonwealth Games Forest that will serve as one of the Games’ legacies. Highlights At a United Nations Conference on the role of sport in combating climate change in April 2022, conference participants noted that sport is both a casualty of and…

Current perspectives on multi-sport participation

Highlights If lifelong and healthy engagement in sport is the goal, childhood and youth participation in a variety of activities, including unstructured play, make more sense than early specialization Research shows that early specialization in sport correlates with increased likelihood of injury, burnout, and dropout Athlete development includes intersecting social, cultural, and genetic factors, thus…

“I feel (un)safe when…”: What athletes have to say about high performance culture

Sad lady tennis player sitting in the court after lose a match - people in sport tennis game

Highlights In this article, researchers present their findings about Canadian high performance athletes’ perspectives on safe and unsafe sport environments, as well as recommendations for changes Athletes identified coach behaviour, teammate or fellow athlete behaviour, lack of resources and an inattentive sport system as key factors contributing to unsafe sporting environments Implementing initiatives to target…

Indigenous ways of knowing and doing connected to physical literacy, diversity and collaboration in sport

Highlights Indigenous thought-leader Greg Henhawk discusses the synergy between traditional Indigenous knowledge and holistic approaches to physical literacy Henhawk advocates for prioritizing collaboration, rather than solely “inclusion,” when it comes to addressing differences Henhawk advises sport (and other) organizations wishing to engage Indigenous communities to prioritize developing a relationship before making any asks “Teaching was…

Data for change: Embracing demographics to advance equity in sport

Young people practicing an adapted sport in a wheelchair in a gym

Highlights The “who” is as important as the “what” when sport organizations are planning for data, analytics and evidence-based change related to equity, diversity and inclusion. When it comes to race and intersectionality, the power of data practices is its ability to help an organization better understand the realities and experiences of those too often…

Mentoring Black women coaches: Developing confidence through relationships and learning

Conestoga College Condors Athletics team on bench being coached during a timeout

Photo credit: Conestoga College Condors Athletics Highlights Some coaches are the “only” in their organization: the only woman, only racialized person or only racialized woman. Being the “only” relates to feelings of otherness and isolation, threatening coaches’ confidence. Social support and environmental comfort can build coach confidence. Racism and sexism in sport in Canada can…

Shaping inclusive sport policy and programs

group of young people's hands in the centre of group ready to cheer

Highlights Over the past few years, the racism and discrimination brought to light throughout society and within the sport sector have forced a necessary reflection on policies and practices.  There’s a renewed urgency for sport stakeholders to adopt new policies and programs to bring about cultural change that can ensure the future of sport includes…

Why youth sport isn’t just for kids: it benefits mom too!

Highlights With approximately 75% of Canadian youth involved in organized youth sport, it’s uniquely positioned to promote mothers’ mental health and wellbeing. Youth sport offers opportunities for moms to: gain meaning through coaching and leadership experience pride and joy from observing their child compete interact with other adults and expand their social networks strengthen their family…

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