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The bounce-back illusion: Why real postpartum bodies deserve the spotlight

Let’s begin with a familiar image. A woman, newly postpartum, stands in her living room. Her baby is nestled in a sling across her chest, and she’s attempting something between a squat and a stretch while simultaneously rescuing a plush giraffe from under the couch. She is not wearing Lululemon. She has not “bounced back.”…

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Preparing for the Future – Building leadership skills in young women
January 20, 2016
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Young girls today have quite a few options to choose from when deciding which sport they wish to dedicate their time and effort to, particularly regarding sports that have traditionally been reserved for boys. While the number of girls in...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING ATHLETES
November 11, 2015
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SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of a recent article examining COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING ATHLETES. The...
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Children and Youth
Coaching
Quality Sport
Sport Participation

Coaching – Keeping Sport Fun for All
September 9, 2015
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We all know how much sport can offer kids; we’ve got numerous research studies along with our personal experiences to back it up. Research also shows us that most sport participation rates peak at 13 years old and then continuously...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Get the students moving! Physical activity and the classroom
September 2, 2015
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The link between physical activity and academic achievement has always been an area of research that science has been keen to explore. It’s great to know that there is a positive association in sport participation and grade point averages, but...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Breaking Habits – Creating an active family
August 26, 2015
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Chances are your family life mirrors most Canadians’ with a lot of your free time spent hanging out indoors in front of various screens. As a parent you’ve probably realized this needs to change and you’re looking to get your...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Running with the kids – a new trend for families
May 20, 2015
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Ottawa Race Weekend is now in sight and is the biggest multi-distance race event in Canada. Whether you walk, jog, or run, it’s becoming increasingly common to have kids, parents, and grandparents all signing up for different races and cheering...
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Children and Youth
Life Skills
Sport Participation

Becoming a Youth Sport Leader
April 22, 2015
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There is no arguing the inherent value of sport and its positive effects on today’s youth.  Sport offers the opportunity for so many things, social interaction, the value of team work, building confidence, not to mention the healthy lifestyle that...
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Children and Youth
Leadership
Sport Participation
Volunteer Management

Getting involved: How do I recruit youth volunteers for my sport program?
April 8, 2015
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According to recent reports, over 40% of young Canadians will volunteer in the culture, sport & recreation sector – this is great news for sport leaders! The majority of young people who volunteer use it as a way to build...
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Children and Youth
Sport Participation

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
January 29, 2015
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Osgood-Schlatter is a common knee pain injury experienced by active adolescents. It affects the point where the kneecap and the shinbone connect, causing pain and swelling. It is not really a disease but an overuse injury that can be particularly...
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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

Sleep: Why is it important during the teen years?
January 8, 2015
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Getting quality sleep is as important to our health and well-being as eating properly and maintaining regular exercise. It is recommended that adolescents’ ages 12 to 18 years get 9 to 10 hours daily; however, teens do not seem to...
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