Power Balance: The black box of the Canadian sport system
Within the Canadian sport system lies a black box of power imbalance, a black box the Future of Sport in Canada Commission will need the key to address. Our research offers insights into: cost benefits and savings to a power balanced sport model; how to build power balance into a system through independence, transparency, and…
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Physical activity and cancer
Many cancer patients are afraid to engage in physical activity because they are concerned that it will negatively impact them. However, research shows that physical activity is important for cancer patients as it improves quality of life, increases aerobic fitness, positively influences mental health, and reduces the side effects of cancer treatment.
More Knowledge NuggetsUpcoming Events & Conferences
April 26, 2024
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Women & Girls Leadership and Sport ConferenceThe 2024 WGLSC conference theme of ‘Beyond Bodies: Examining Gender Rights in Sport’ will explore the role of gender in access and inclusion to sport, and aims to highlight inclusion of transgender women in sport. The day will provide an opportunity to critically explore how gender influences sport environments and policy, and seek to understand ways to move beyond the gender binary in sport. The conference will also look at how leaders in sport settings can best provide all athletes […] Read more: Women & Girls Leadership and Sport Conference |
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