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Beyond the game: The power of positive psychology in sport

In the world of elite sports, the focus has traditionally been on performance metrics, rigorous training regimens, and strategies for winning. But what if the secret to sustained success lies not just in physical prowess, but in the mind? Enter positive psychology, a field that seeks to unlock human potential by fostering mental resilience, well-being,…

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Leveraging parasport events for sustainable community participation
October 3, 2017
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View the summary of this research here. The aim of this project was to examine how the hosting of different forms of sport events for persons with disabilities were being leveraged to create opportunities for community participation, and influence community...
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Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Knowledge Mobilization
Program Design and Evaluation
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative

Inclusion in the Field(s) of Dreams?
October 3, 2017
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The purpose of this project was to explore issues surrounding segregated sport for people with impairments and to address the question of whether or not segregated sport perpetuates inequity (Fay & Wolff, 2009). The specific objectives included: (1) Identifying the...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
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Life Skills
Sport Participation
Talent Identification

Exploring Developmental Factors for Overcoming Relative Age Effects in Ice Hockey
October 3, 2017
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Relative age effects (RAEs) are developmental advantages experienced by those born in the early months of the year relative to an age-defined cut-off date (Barnsley et al., 1985). In sport and educational settings, RAEs tend to endure, resulting in an...
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Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

SIRC hosts the 11th annual Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) Conference!
September 13, 2017
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About SCRI 2017 Despite sport having endless benefits for your health, social well-being, and everyday life, many individuals are still hesitant to participate. In order to resolve this itching problem of how to get more people involved in sport, we...
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Community Sport
Concussion
Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

Advancing Concussion Education at the Community Level
July 4, 2017
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SIRC and the Ottawa Sport Council
Participation in sport can be an integral, rewarding component of life. However, sport concussions can too easily derail the benefit of both competitive and casual exercise—instances that can be avoided through proper education and preventative measures. Sport is especially advantageous...
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Concussion
Data and Analytics
Knowledge Mobilization
Program Design and Evaluation
Sleep and Recovery

Highlights: Consensus statement on concussion in sport – the 5th International Conference on Concussion in Sport
June 27, 2017
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SIRC
Concussion is one of those topics in sport that has been increasing in prevalence over the last few years. It is most likely that concussion injuries have existed for a long time, however, the awareness of their symptoms, presentation and...
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Communications
Concussion
Knowledge Mobilization
Professional Development
Program Design and Evaluation
Technology

Canadian Concussion Collaborative – Sharing Tools and Resources for Concussion Education and Management in Canada
June 27, 2017
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SIRC and CASEM
In December of 2011, 10 medical organizations led by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) along with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) and the then Think First (now...
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Accessibility
High Performance
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Paralympic Games

THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARALYMPIC ATHLETES IN CANADA
April 12, 2017
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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 THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARALYMPIC ATHLETES IN...
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Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

NEWCOMERS EXPERIENCES WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CANADA
March 22, 2017
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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 reviewing a research study evaluating NEWCOMERS EXPERIENCES...
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Coaching
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Professional Development
Volunteer Management
Workplace Wellness

Retaining Experienced Coaches
March 10, 2017
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Ian Reade and Wendy Rodgers, University of Alberta; Craig Hall, Western University; Camilla Knight, Swansea University
Understanding the factors that influence coach transitions is pertinent. Six themes were identified: 1) interpersonal considerations, 2) work demands, 3) career concerns, 4) positive coaching experiences, 5) seeking opportunities to be more successful and 6) leaving a negative or challenging...
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