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Concussions in Sport: What Parents Need to Know About the Youngest Athletes 

Each year in Canada, more than 200,000 athletes experience a concussion. The numbers are striking, and so is the fact that until recently, the youngest athletes were almost absent from research and public conversation about these injuries.  Dr. Miriam Beauchamp is a professor at the University of Montreal, a researcher at Sainte-Justine Hospital, and Canada…

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Thirst for success
May 10, 2013
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There is little doubt that proper hydration has many benefits for physiological function, performance and health.  Good hydration practices follow the general premise that an individual will attempt to match fluid intake with fluid losses. We know that when sweat...
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Does caffeine improve sport performance?
May 2, 2013
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Caffeine has a wide range of effects on the body, many of which we are very familiar with. It is frequently used by athletes in an attempt to enhance sport performance, but does it actually work? Studies have had mixed...
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Coaching and Digital Video Analysis
April 30, 2013
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Video analysis in sports can be an indispensable coaching tool – from determining feedback and correction to athletes, to observations on technical and tactical skills. With technological advances, GoPro being the latest popular video recording device, as well as the...
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Put the Pedal to the Metal!
April 25, 2013
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by Emily SyerAlgonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern The car is at the shop, the buses are on strike and you’re late for work! The solution? Cycling! Whether you cycle regularly or want to start, below are some great tips...
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It’s all fun and games…
April 23, 2013
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We all know that playing sports is fun and good for your health. What is not commonly known is that there are a growing number of athletes that suffer from preventable eye injuries every year. Eye injuries occur more frequently...
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Hitting the Mark
April 16, 2013
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by Emily SyerAlgonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern Is running not your thing? Looking for a new way to stay physically active? Why not give archery a try? From Merida in Brave, to Katniss in The Hunger Games, and Hawkeye...
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Officiating
April 15, 2013
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SIRC Newsletter now available online: Officiating There’s no arguing, officiating comes with its challenges! Today’s officials are fit, smart and passionate about what they do. Many are experts in their sport – from techniques, tactics, skills and strategies to formations...
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Hamstring Injuries – Identification and Prevention
April 12, 2013
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Hamstring injuries can affect any athlete, at any time. You are more likely to get a hamstring strain if you perform sports that involve a lot of running and jumping or stopping and starting. Sprinting, hurdles, handball, football, baseball/softball, running...
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Coaching

Coaching – Motivating Young Athletes
April 2, 2013
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A coaches job can assume many roles within a young athlete’s life; they can be an instructor, a mentor, a role model and sometimes a friend or confidant. Coaches have the ability to positively influence a youth’s decision to continue...
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Stretching It Out
March 28, 2013
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Many people make the assumption that stretching and warming up are pretty much the same thing, when in fact they are quite different. Warming up is the preparation of your body for the demands of the physical activity you have...
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