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Move Her Mind: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women and Girls

The more we move, the better we feel. In 2022 a global study commissioned by sportswear company ASICS, The State of Mind Index, studied people’s physical activity levels and mental wellbeing across the globe. In their first Move Every Mind Report, not only did ASICS learn that physical activity has a powerful impact on our…

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Girls and Women
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Athlete Development
Training Factors

Variable resistance training: Adding a link to the chain!
March 15, 2017
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Strength training has been a staple part of any athlete’s training program for years and there are many variations that can be applied to standard strength training scenarios to capitalize on building strength. Where strength training can sometimes be seen...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Mental Health
Mental Skills
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

Sport Injury – Healing the Mind and Body
March 10, 2017
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SIRC
Most athletes, competitive through recreational, experience injury in their sport at some time. There are many practitioners out there who can help heal the physical symptoms of the injury from the family doctor to the physical therapist. But dealing with the...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

“You Are What You Eat” – Fueling up for Competition
March 10, 2017
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SIRC
Knowing what to eat and when to eat for sports can seem like a science. Don’t let all the information out there leave you frazzled and hungry. For the everyday athlete a little preparation can make it very simple! The...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
Mental Skills
Training Factors

Attention Training in Young Elite Athletes – Highlights from Recent Research
March 10, 2017
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Nancy Rebel, MLIS, SIRC
In the arena of sport psychology, research around attention and its relationship to athletic performance has been around for a number of years. Much of this research has focused on athlete training, and deliberate practice in particular, when it comes...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Quality Sport
Workplace Wellness

Critical Ingredients for Board Effectiveness: A Discussion with Cari Din and Carolyn Trono
March 10, 2017
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Carolyn Trono and Cari Din
 Good governance is essential to advancing the mission and vision of every organization. However, governance is often cited as an issue within many sport organizations and is viewed as a very complex and sometimes challenging topic. Within the following discussion,...
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Leadership
Professional Development
Revenue Generation

Risk Management for Sport Leaders
March 10, 2017
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Risk management in sport was largely associated with helmets, crash mats, and course safety until 10 years ago when sport leader Dina Bell-Laroche, now a partner with the Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG), considered risk from a different angle....
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Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization
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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Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Tips for an Active Spring Break!
March 8, 2017
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With many school systems across the country going into Spring Break, families are looking for ways to keep their kids active and engaged. Whether they are at home for the week or you decide to go on the road, there...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Does tart cherry juice really help athletes?
March 1, 2017
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If you had the option to consume a natural product that would help manage pain and diminish muscle damage without the side-effects of synthetically produced medications would you be interested? Tart cherry juice is increasingly gaining traction among elite athletes...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous
Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

SPORT PARTICIPATION’S ROLE IN BULLYING PREVENTION FOR YOUNG ABORIGINAL WOMEN
February 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 SPORT PARTICIPATION’S...
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