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Concussions and Confidence: Why Mental Readiness Matters in Recovery 

For most of her career, Jen Kish was known as one of the best and most fearless female players in rugby sevens. She captained Canada’s women’s team to an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. And, she also endured more than 30 concussions with only five of them formally diagnosed.  “Your brain health…

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Striving for Athletic Perfection

October 16, 2014
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When stepping onto the field of play, every athlete wants to have the perfect performance.  Being a perfectionist may allow you to set high standards and be meticulous about your routine or craft until it is flawless. The pursuit of...

What is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome?

October 14, 2014
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Patellofemoral pain is a common complaint and is one of the most prevalent knee disorders. Essentially it means at athlete has pain around and under the patella, or knee cap. Almost anyone can get it, but it particularly affects runners,...

Overcoming setbacks: developing resilience

October 2, 2014
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Athletes deal with many adverse situations ranging from injuries, to coping with pressure, to dealing with mental lapses that can derail their ability to concentrate on performing. Being able to bounce back from setbacks or situations that cannot be controlled...

Exercise Addiction: Can too much exercise be harmful?

September 23, 2014
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The health benefits of physical activity and exercise keeps our bodies at a healthy weight and minimizes the risk of developing chronic diseases. Any amount of exercise is better than being sedentary, improving our chances of living longer and experiencing...

Do you really need to take a multivitamin?

September 19, 2014
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Vitamins and supplements are big business, with billions of dollars spent each year. North Americans are firm in the belief that they need to boost their intake of multivitamins for better health – but do they really work? Researchers generally...

Striking a balance between academics and athletics: the role of a student-athlete

September 4, 2014
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Student-athletes have the demanding role of balancing academic and athletic pursuits while doing well in both the classroom and on the field of play. Unlike the average student, student-athletes have a rigorous schedule that requires planning, discipline and sacrifice. Having...

Overtraining in High-School Athletes – The “Always-In-Season” Athlete

September 2, 2014
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By Konrad Wiltmann Algonquin Sport Business Management student Many high-school athletes compete in a wide variety of sports over the course of the school year, while maintaining their studies, social life, and sometimes a part-time job. It is not uncommon...

High school coach vs. the club coach

August 28, 2014
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Organized sports played among youth participants are usually in the form of club sports or school athletic teams. It is also likely that those who participate in club sports are also members of their high school teams. Having the opportunity...

Mindset: Mental Strategies to perform at your best

August 21, 2014
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Elite athletes have an exceptional ability to rise to the occasion when called upon to perform. Whether it is making that big shot to win the game or making a dazzling pass that scores the winning goal, most coaches want...

The Runner’s Tummy

August 7, 2014
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Experiencing physical activity by training to compete or exercising to improve our health are two ways to enhance quality of life. As you are going about your routine, stomach cramps can sometimes cause discomfort and cut short your workout. Runner’s...

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