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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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Being Smart about Concussions
June 27, 2017
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SIRC
Concussion continues to be a very hot topic in sport these days. In fact, the Governor General spent a full day in December 2016 hosting a conference with former professional athletes, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, the medical community, and the...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Concussion
Sleep and Recovery

Need to Know Facts about Concussions
June 27, 2017
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SIRC
A concussion is a common head injury, also known as a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI). It is an injury that is caused by the brain being shaken around inside the skull after a direct blow to the head, or...
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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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Children and Youth
Coaching
Community Sport
Concussion
Program Design and Evaluation
Safe Sport

Health and Sport Working Together to Improve Concussion Safety in Kids
June 27, 2017
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital & the Greater Toronto Hockey League
The growth in knowledge of the potential impact of concussion in recent years has prompted a demand for sports organizations across Canada to work with experts in health and health care to enhance the safety of athletes. One example of...
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Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)

The 2017 North American Indigenous Games
June 21, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
The 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will be hosted by Toronto from July 16-23, with venues across the Greater Toronto Area. This will be the 10th NAIG to be staged, the first having taken place in 1990. Travelling from...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth

A Strong Knowledge Base: The Difference Maker in Athletic Success
June 14, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
How do experts differ from novices? In sport, success in both low-strategy sports and high-strategy sports relies on having a solid knowledge base: knowledge may be what determines who is a true expert when athletes have similar skills and experience....
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Long-Term Development
Sport Participation

Long-Term Athlete Development: A Primer for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents
June 7, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Framework was developed by Sport For Life to address several problems and gaps affecting low participation and excellence in Canadian sport, such as lack of fun, burn-out, poor skill development, and failure to reach optimal...
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Athlete Development
Training Factors

HIITing the Gym: The Science of High Intensity Interval Training
May 31, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
Key Points: For sedentary populations, HIIT is the most time efficient – not necessarily the best – training type to increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity Elite athletes can include HIIT training to improve their lactate response and improve performance even...
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Equipment
Sport Participation

Debunking the Myth of Running Shoe Selection
May 24, 2017
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Lily Dong, SIRC
The Flawed Model of Running Shoe Selection Magazines, shoe stores, and shoe manufacturers have long prescribed running shoes based on an individual’s arch type. Normal levels of supination are needed to generate force upon push off, while pronation helps to...
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