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Beyond the game: The power of positive psychology in sport

In the world of elite sports, the focus has traditionally been on performance metrics, rigorous training regimens, and strategies for winning. But what if the secret to sustained success lies not just in physical prowess, but in the mind? Enter positive psychology, a field that seeks to unlock human potential by fostering mental resilience, well-being,…

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Canadian Sport Policies
Knowledge Mobilization
Sport Participation

DETERMINANTS OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DECISIONS IN CANADA
January 13, 2016
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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 examining DETERMINANTS OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY...
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Happy New Year from SIRC!
January 6, 2016
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2015 has been an exciting “Year of Sport”! We’ve been fortunate to see Canada and Canadian athletes excel on the sporting stage both at home and internationally. From hosting hugely successful international events like the FIFA Women’s World Cup to...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Olympic & Paralympic Games
SCRI Conference
Sport Participation Research Initiative

Prospective examination of Special Olympics sport retention in Ontario
January 4, 2016
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Jonathan Weiss
View the infographic summary of this research here. The overall goal of the current research is to understand the factors that lead to sport participation for Canadian youth with intellectual disabilities (ID). We examined sport participation of youth with ID...
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Accessibility
Adapted Sport
Coaching
High Performance
Knowledge Mobilization

CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COACH PERCEPTION OF TEAM COHESION
December 9, 2015
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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 examining CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COACH PERCEPTION OF TEAM...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration
Physical Health
Sport Participation

The Diabetic Athlete
December 2, 2015
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More than 382 million people worldwide, and 10 million Canadians, are living with Diabetes Mellitus, more commonly known as diabetes. There are three different types of the chronic disease, but most athletes seem to have either Type 1 or Type...
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Athlete Development
Nutrition and Hydration

You Are What You Eat- The Importance of Post-Training Nutrition
November 25, 2015
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Many athletes focus on the technical and conditioning aspects of their sporting experience, yet nutrition is an equally important part of athletic success. Post-training nutrition is especially critical, as it helps the body recover and recharge. Timing is also important;...
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Masters Sport
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Getting Physical! Engaging Seniors in Sports
November 18, 2015
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Whether you are young or old, sports are an incredible way to strengthen friendships, meet new people, and to stay healthy. There are many physical and mental health benefits of active aging and lifelong sport participation. Statistics Canada shows that...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING ATHLETES
November 11, 2015
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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 examining COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING ATHLETES. The...
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Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization
Leadership
Olympic & Paralympic Games

OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNING COACH LEADERSHIP
October 28, 2015
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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 examining OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNING COACH LEADERSHIP. Olympic Medal-Winning...
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Knowledge Mobilization
Leadership
Sport Participation

9th Annual Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) Conference – Engaging Sport Leaders, Policy Analysts and Researchers
October 19, 2015
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Conference Background In 2005, as part of the Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI), Sport Canada launched a joint initiative with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) called the Sport Participation Research Initiative (SPRI). Sport Canada funds...
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