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The lasting social impact of mega sporting events: Creating accessible, inclusive legacies

Mega sporting events, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and FIFA World Cup, have long been seen as catalysts for national pride, global recognition, and economic growth. While these events bring undeniable excitement and spectacle, their long-term impact on host communities is often a matter of ongoing debate. In particular, the question of how…

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Coaching
Gender Equity
Girls and Women
Professional Development

The Role of Sport Administrators in Advancing Women in Coaching through Mentorship
April 17, 2018
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Gretchen Kerr (PhD), Jenessa Banwell (PhD Candidate), and Ashley Stirling (PhD), University of Toronto
The rise of girls’ and women’s participation in physical activity and sport, including at the high performance sport level in Canada, has been encouraging. Unfortunately, this increase in participation rates of females has not been matched by an increase in...
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Athlete Development
Mental Skills
Training Factors

Managing Pain in Endurance Sports
April 11, 2018
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Jonathan Lasnier, PhD Student
Endurance athletes need to persevere through pain in training and competition. According to Kent University’s Samuele Marcora “our mind is what dictates our physical limits”. Exhaustion is not caused by muscle failure, but by the conscious decision to disengage from...
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Social Issues
Sport for Social Development
Sport Participation

Using Sport to Accomplish Social Change
April 4, 2018
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Bob Elliott, former Senior Leader, the Sport Matters Group
Have you heard the term Sport for Development and wondered what it means? Sport for development (also referred to as S4D and used interchangeably with sport for social change or sport for social objectives) involves tapping into what sport can...
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Leadership
Professional Development

Authentic Leadership – Tips for Becoming the Leader You Want to Be
March 28, 2018
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Dina Bell-Laroche, Sport Law & Strategy Group
Becoming a leader that others look up to is a goal worth pursuing. Authentic leadership is a form of leadership that transforms people, organizations, communities, and the world. Think about the great leaders you admire most. Chances are, these leaders maintain...
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Athlete Development
Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Championing Psychological Help-Seeking in Sport
March 7, 2018
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Zarina A. Giannone, M.A.
Sometimes it seems like athletes have magical powers. As they plunge in the water and soar in the air, it can feel as though they are invincible. Their physical superiority, focused demeanour, and competitive spirit often radiate confidence and strength,...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Key Nutritional Needs for Athletes
February 21, 2018
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Most people are aware that athletes require adequate nutrition in order to keep their bodies in their best shape for training and competition. And while every athlete is an individual and may require specific things to meet their dietary needs...
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Board Management
Financial Management
Leadership

Financial Literacy – What is it and who needs it?
February 7, 2018
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Kathy Hare
In sport, we often talk about physical literacy as “the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide...
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SIRC at the 2018 Sport for Life Canadian Summit
January 24, 2018
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The Sport for Life (S4L) Summit will be taking place from January 23-25, 2018 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy hotel in Gatineau and brings together leaders to enhance the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada. Sport for Life recognizes that quality...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

Exercise and Fitness Trends – Adding Something a Little Different to your Workouts
January 10, 2018
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Sometimes a new year inspires us to shake things up a bit and try new things. And often, changing things up on the workout scene brings changes to your body and your fitness by forcing you to adapt to new...
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Children and Youth
Leadership
Sport Participation
Volunteer Management

Engaging Youth Volunteers
January 8, 2018
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Nancy Rebel, SIRC
Volunteering is the backbone of sport in Canada. Without the generous contributions of volunteers at all levels many sport opportunities would not be available to our communities. In the past our older generation has been the stalwart contributors of their...
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