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Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health

Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the mental health needs of these children and youth lays a crucial foundation for their lifelong…

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Sleep and Recovery

The psychology of recovery among endurance athletes
May 1, 2024
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Stuart G. Wilson and Bradley W. Young
The development of sport performance takes a lot of hard training, and all that training also takes equal amounts of recovery. Recovery is about restoring performance capability after facing stress in various ways, mentally, physically, and socially (Kellmann et al.,...
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Health and Lifestyle
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery

Foam rolling can increase flexibility, decrease pain with without negative effects on performance 
September 7, 2022
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David G. Behm, Memorial University
Foam rolling has become very popular over the last decade. It is believed to increase flexibility and range of motion, improve athletic performance and reduce pain and muscle soreness.   Our laboratory within the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Concussion
Sleep and Recovery

Novel Approach to Concussion Return-to-Play Decisions Based on Canadian Research
June 24, 2020
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Derek Johnston
New research from Université Laval is setting the stage for quicker return-to-play decisions that satisfy all the necessary player safety protocols by tapping into the expertise of licenced health care providers involved as team therapists. The four-year research project was...
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Children and Youth
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

Including Children and Youth with Disabilities in the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
December 3, 2019
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Veronica Allan, York University
Engaging in regular physical activity, getting enough sleep, and limiting time spent inactive are well known and evidence-based prescriptions for the promotion of overall health and well-being(Tremblay et al., 2016). In fact, the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth (ages 5-17) — which...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Concussion
High Performance
Nutrition and Hydration
Sleep and Recovery

The Role of Nutrition in Sport Concussion Recovery
November 6, 2019
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Ashley Armstrong
Sport concussions have been a hot topic over the past few years, with the launch of the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport in 2017 and SIRC’s associated We are Headstrong campaign, and the passing of Rowan’s Law (Concussion Safety) on March...
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Children and Youth
Data and Analytics
Knowledge Mobilization
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

MATCH: Spotlight on a Canadian Study on Sport Participation
November 6, 2019
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Julie Goguen Carpenter & Mathieu Bélanger
In this day and age, everything is at our fingertips. However, the investigation of complex behaviours is still a process that takes time. The intricate nature of sport and physical activity behaviour, especially amongst children and adolescents, is an area...
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High Performance
Nutrition and Hydration
Sleep and Recovery

Balancing Athlete Performance and Satisfaction at Major Games
August 7, 2019
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Eric MacIntosh, University of Ottawa
Competing at a major international multi-sport games, like the Pan and Parapan American Games, should provide lasting and positive memories for athletes, regardless of where they place at the end of their competition. While much attention is paid to athlete...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Mental Health
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

Balancing Psychological Load: New Perspectives on Recovery
January 22, 2019
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Stuart Wilson, Joe Baker, and Nick Wattie
Current views on recovery Recent research by Nash and Sproule (2018) asked coaches for their views on recovery in training. While recovery was widely understood as crucially important, results revealed that few coaches think about psychological and cognitive recovery with...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

Periodization: Planned Peaks and Targeted Training
January 8, 2018
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Periodization is a systematic approach to training that involves varying training variables, like volume and intensity, over time. The objective of this planning is for the athlete to reach his or her peak at a specific, pre-determined time, while optimizing...
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Athlete Development
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery

Rolling out the benefits of Foam Rollers
November 15, 2017
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Foam rollers have become pretty mainstream over the last few years. Athletes swear by this piece of equipment to help keep muscles loose and limber, and to help in muscle recovery and increased performance. Every day fitness goers are also...
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