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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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Sport Participation Research Initiative
Talent Identification

Do you see what I see? Understanding talent selection in sport
January 15, 2024
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Joe Baker
Introduction and Context  Over the past two decades there has been increasing interest in evidence-based approaches to talent selection and identification. This is often coupled with an emphasis on the early identification of ‘talented’ athletes, based on the assumption that...
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Leadership

Game changer: Reaching top talent in the Canadian sport sector with SIRC’s job board
January 10, 2024
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Taylor Matthews
As the calendar turns to a new year, the doors of opportunity swing wide open, especially within the Canadian sport sector. Teams are actively seeking the right individuals to fuel their ambitious objectives, aiming to build momentum in the months...
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Children and Youth
COVID-19
Sport Participation Research Initiative

ParkSeek: Linking young Canadians to parks and recreational resources using geo-targeted messaging in a smartphone application
January 1, 2024
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Alexander Wray
Introduction and Context  The ParkSeek study aimed to identify barriers to youth (aged 13-25) engagement with parks and recreational resources via a novel geographic ecological momentary assessment (GEMA). However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, substantial challenges were encountered in...
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Concussion
Sport Participation Research Initiative

Sleep, Socioemotional Functioning, and Symptom Experience: An Experimental Sleep Restriction Study
January 1, 2024
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Brandon Zuccato
Introduction and Context  Concussions are very common in sport (Daugherty et al., 2020). As such, accurate assessment of concussion is imperative for safe participation in sport at all levels. A major domain of assessment is self-report symptoms (Patricios et al.,...
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Sport Participation

Year in review: SIRC’s top 5 must-reads and contributions to Canadian sports in 2023 
December 20, 2023
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SIRC
As we bid farewell to another transformative year in the realm of sports, the Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) takes a moment to reflect on the most impactful and thought-provoking blog articles that have resonated with our readers. In 2023,...
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Coaching
Para Sport

Advancing disability inclusion in Canada: Introducing the first National Coaching for Para Sport Summit
December 13, 2023
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Dr. Diane M. Culver, Dr. Timothy Konoval, Siobhan Rourke, Sydney Graper, and Rabia Ozturk Kizilkaya
In May 2023, the National Coaching for Para Sport Summit (NCPS) took place at the Steadward Centre. A collaborative effort between uOttawa, the University of Alberta, the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), the summit...
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Program Design and Evaluation

Re-imagining sport through the power of strategic partnerships
December 6, 2023
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Eva Havaris
Tennis is more than a sport; it’s a gateway to empowerment and inclusivity. Its appeal lies in the rhythm of the game, the strategy, and the ability to bond communities through a shared passion. However, accessing tennis hasn’t always been...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Gender Equity
Girls and Women

Looking back to go forward: 50 years of Canadian women’s sport
November 27, 2023
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M. Ann Hall
U SPORTS 2020 Swimming Championships at Saanich Commonwealth Place, Victoria, BC, February 2020 (Photo: U SPORTS) Looking back over the last 50 years of women’s sport in Canada, it’s amazing how we have progressed to bring equity, stability, and opportunity,...
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Indigenous
Indigenous
Métis
Métis

50 years of Indigenous sport in Canada: An overview of 2 key advancements and challenges
November 27, 2023
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Janice Forsyth
‘Girls’ Pole Push Competition at the Dene Games Competitions’, Arctic Winter Games 2010, Grande Prairie Alberta, March 2010 (Photo: Michael Heine) Imagine what sport in Canada might look like had Indigenous peoples and their cultures not been colonized? Imagine how...
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Accessibility
Adapted Sport
Para Sport
Paralympic Games

The history of Para sport in Canada
November 27, 2023
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David Legg
Canada has long been a leader in sport and recreation for persons with disability, and it is astounding to consider the contributions made in the last century. This is found in every aspect of disability sport including those for persons...
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