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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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Abuse-Free Sport
Anti-Racism
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Varsity Sport

Tackling Racism on Campus
February 23, 2021
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Devon Bowyer and Jada Roach, BIPOC Varsity Association, University of Toronto
George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and D’Andre Campbell are names of Black men and women who were killed this past year. Their tragic deaths sparked a global conversation about anti-Black racism, police brutality, white supremacy and the...
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Community Sport
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Newcomers to Canada

Five Recommendations to Authentically Engage Newcomers in Sport
February 2, 2021
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Simon Barrick, Cape Breton University
Events of 2020 provided a catalyst for sport administrators and community leaders to more directly consider how to create inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities for underrepresented communities (e.g., ethno-racial minorities, LGBTQ2S communities, persons with disabilities). One community receiving increasing...
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Community Sport
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Recreation
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative
Underserved Groups

Understanding barriers to sport in Hamilton, ON
January 11, 2021
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Andrew Clark
Project summary This study uses a random group of adults in Hamilton, ON to determine what barriers to sport are preventing adults from being active through sport. The research using data from a questionnaire that was part of a larger...
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Athlete Development
Concussion
COVID-19
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
High Performance
Leadership
Professional Development

Looking Back – 2020 SIRC Content Highlights
December 21, 2020
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SIRC
Although 2020 was a challenging year, it was rich with learnings and silver linings for the Canadian sport and physical activity sector. Featured below are highlights of SIRC’s top content from the last 12 months. Whether you’re looking for insightful...
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Community Sport
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Girls and Women
Health and Wellbeing
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative
Sustainability

Exploring social support, sport participation, and rural women’s health using Photovoice
November 16, 2020
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Beverly Leipert
Project Summary Research Objectives: Conclusions: See Results Research methods Study participants used the photovoice method which includes picture taking with cameras, recording in log books, and group interviews. Participants first participated in a Research Orientation session, then took relevant photos...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Girls and Women
School Sport
Sport Participation
Sport Participation Research Initiative

Rwandan girls’ perspectives on their lived experiences of physical education and sport: Challenges and solutions to sport participation  
October 5, 2020
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Lysanne Rivard
Project Summary  The objectives of this research were to:   Though this research took place in Rwanda, the tools developed to gather girls’ perspectives and feedback and to integrate them into decision-making processes are relevant and can easily be adapted to...
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Adapted Sport
Community Sport
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Para Sport
Sport Participation

Adapting Sport and Physical Activity for Individuals with IDD: Highlighting a Decade of Inclusion and Outcomes
October 4, 2020
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Jordan Deneau, Kelly Carr, Chad Sutherland, Nadia Azar, and Sean Horton
The Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) Research Group at the University of Windsor leverages the transformative power of sport and physical activity through inclusive, barrier-free programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). In collaboration with Community Living Essex County, APEX delivers volunteer-led, one-on-one fitness training at the University of...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Coaching
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fair Play
Long-Term Development
Professional Development

A True Sport Journey: Gymnastics Canada’s new Values-Based Coaching Module
September 30, 2020
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Gymnastics Canada and True Sport
“Build the foundation. Create champions. Inspire the nation.” Although Gymnastics Canada’s (GymCan) mission statement refers to the sport of gymnastics, it could also describe their new project with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) to create a True...
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Communications
COVID-19
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Physical Health
Program Design and Evaluation
Quality Sport

Returning to Play…Better
September 16, 2020
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Sydney Millar, SIRC
When the initial shock of the COVID-19 lockdown passed, the attention of our sector turned to contemplating what sport and physical activity would look like in an era of public health restrictions. The development and implementation of return to play...
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Accessibility
Athlete Development
Coaching
Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Para Sport
Program Design and Evaluation

Becoming Para Ready
August 12, 2020
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Jessica Ferguson and Tim Konoval
In 2017, 6.2 million Canadians reported having a disability and it was estimated that only 3% of those individuals engaged in regular organized physical activity (Statistics Canada, 2017; Government of Canada, 2012). Of the often-limited opportunities available, individuals experiencing disability...
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