Search

Articles

SIRC articles provide evidence-based and actionable insights from sport researchers, athletes, coaches, sport organizations and thought leaders to advance sport in Canada.

Pitch an Idea
Featured Article

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.”…

Mothers
Women and Girls
Read Article

Search Articles

Search
Showing 611-620 of 907 Results
Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration
Sleep and Recovery
Training Factors

“You Are What You Eat” – Fueling up for Competition
March 10, 2017
|
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...
Read More
Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
Mental Skills
Training Factors

Attention Training in Young Elite Athletes – Highlights from Recent Research
March 10, 2017
|
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...
Read More
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
|
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,...
Read More
Leadership
Professional Development
Revenue Generation

Risk Management for Sport Leaders
March 10, 2017
|
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....
Read More
Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization
Professional Development
Volunteer Management
Workplace Wellness

Retaining Experienced Coaches
March 10, 2017
|
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...
Read More
Children and Youth
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Tips for an Active Spring Break!
March 8, 2017
|
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...
Read More
Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

Does tart cherry juice really help athletes?
March 1, 2017
|
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...
Read More
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Indigenous
Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

SPORT PARTICIPATION’S ROLE IN BULLYING PREVENTION FOR YOUNG ABORIGINAL WOMEN
February 22, 2017
|
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...
Read More
Communications
Leadership

Building an Effective Communications Plan
February 15, 2017
|
What is a communication plan? When should it be developed? Where does the information in the plan come from? How do you write one, and why should I bother? In today’s work environment, methods of communication are changing at lightning...
Read More
Physical Health
Sport Participation
Weather

Beating the Winter Blues
February 8, 2017
|
With the cold weather and shorter daylight hours, many people struggle with their mood and behaviour. Less sunlight, reduced access to physical activity and a general feeling of lethargy seem to build on each other to affect behaviours. The cold,...
Read More

Help us, help you by completing SIRC’s new annual survey!

As Canada’s national Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC), we’re here to support those involved in sport at all levels in Canada with the latest insights and resources. We want to know what you find most valuable about SIRC in our new survey!

Complete the survey now!

Through your answers, we hope to learn the best ways to support you by providing the latest insights and resources that have the most impact.

Sign up to Our Newsletter

News travels fast. Stay connected to sport and physical activity-related knowledge, news, jobs and resources through SIRC’s daily newsletter — The Canadian Sport Daily — delivered straight to your inbox.

"*" indicates required fields

Groups*
Skip to content