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On the sidelines but central: The powerful role parents play in youth sport

Anyone who has ever sat through a rainy Saturday soccer match or juggled dinner schedules to accommodate volleyball practice knows that youth sport doesn’t happen without parents. They are the chauffeurs, cheerleaders, fundraisers, and sometimes, the most vocal critics on the sidelines. But as Dr. Nick Holt knows all too well, parents aren’t just a…

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Children and Youth
Physical Health
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Sleep: Why is it important during the teen years?
January 8, 2015
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Getting quality sleep is as important to our health and well-being as eating properly and maintaining regular exercise. It is recommended that adolescents’ ages 12 to 18 years get 9 to 10 hours daily; however, teens do not seem to...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

Is it possible to have a healthy, active holiday season?
December 24, 2014
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For 11 months of the year we (mostly) watch what we eat and stick to our exercise routine, then the holidays roll around and the wheels fall off. Tempted by wonderful goodies every time you turn around and overloaded by...
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Athlete Development
Mental Skills

2015 IIHF World Junior Championships and the use of Emotional Intelligence
December 18, 2014
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The 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, which takes place from December 26, 2014 to January 6, 2015, will be showcasing some of the best young hockey plays under-20 years of age in the world. The tournament will have 10 national...
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Accessibility
Older Adults
Program Design and Evaluation
Recreation
Sport Participation

Bridging the Gap Between Seniors and Recreational Sport and Fitness Programs
December 16, 2014
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Seniors may be overlooked when thinking about adding diversity to your sports and fitness programs when the fact is that many seniors share the same barriers when facing sport participation. Community recreation and sport programs can be great for older...
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Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Nutrition and Hydration

Nutritional Demands for Adolescent Athletes
December 11, 2014
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Good nutrition for adolescents is essential for promoting proper growth and development and is even more important with the demanding training schedules of a young athlete. Canada’s Food Guide provides excellent nutritional information for teenagers aged between 12 and 18 years...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

Suffering from a chronic condition? Exercise can help
December 9, 2014
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The majority of us when we are in pain will typically want to take it easy, stopping all activity that may be the least bit strenuous. While this obviously makes sense in the short term (1-2 days) to allow recovery,...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation
Weather

10 Tips for Avoiding Winter Sports Injuries
December 2, 2014
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There are many excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Cold temperatures, icy surfaces and high speeds can be a risky business though, so we’re sharing some tips for keeping you and...
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Children and Youth
Life Skills
Quality Sport
Sport Participation

Parental influence on kids’ sporting experience
November 20, 2014
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Parents have a tremendous influence in the development and enjoyment of a child’s sporting life especially in the early years. Instilling confidence, emotional support and emphasizing development as opposed to outcome helps a child to focus on improvement and effort....
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Equipment
Sport Participation
Weather

Winter Fitness: Preventing Frostnip, Frostbite and Hypothermia when Training in the Cold
November 18, 2014
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Frostnip, frostbite, and hypothermia are the three primary cold weather injuries athletes are exposed to in winter. All three can affect athletes in different winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, ice skating and a few summer sports as...
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Older Adults
Physical Health
Sport Participation
Training Factors

Aqua Fitness: A low impact physical activity for the active aging adult
November 13, 2014
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Aqua fitness for older adults, especially for those with limited mobility can be an excellent way of staying active. It is a low impact form of exercise that is accessible to all swimming levels and abilities. Working out in the...
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