Knowledge Nuggets Impact of COVID-19 on athlete retirement In a survey of national team athletes led by Game Plan in 2020, 34% of respondents said the postponement of the Tokyo Games changed their retirement plan from sport. Some said they would have to retire earlier than planned, while... COVID-19 High Performance Olympic Games Paralympic Games
Knowledge Nuggets Leafy greens Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables each day could reduce the risk of falls and help maintain muscle strength and mobility into old age. In one study, older women who consumed a nitrate-rich diet from vegetables such as... Aging Health and Wellness Nutrition and Hydration
Knowledge Nuggets Exercise boosts immunity Regular physical activity, as little as 30 minutes of activity, five days a week, can boost the effectiveness of vaccines. A person who is active is 50% more likely to have a higher antibody count after receiving a vaccine than... COVID-19 Health and Wellness
Knowledge Nuggets Late-night snacks Having too many late-night snacks may be affecting your behaviour at work. Employees who reported eating too many late-night snacks were less likely to go the extra mile for colleagues or complete work-related tasks the next day. Health and Wellness Mental Health Nutrition and Hydration Workplace Wellness
Knowledge Nuggets Mental health paradox Improving mental health is a great motivator to being physically active, but stress and anxiety can stand in the way—a paradox that has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers at McMaster University have created an evidence-based exercise toolkit for... COVID-19 Health and Wellness Mental Health
Knowledge Nuggets Temperature regulation for wheelchair basketball athletes Research with elite women’s wheelchair basketball athletes has shown playing time can negatively impact body temperature regulation, increasing the risk of heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke. Coaches are encouraged to monitor the cooling strategies of athletes with high... Coaching Disability High Performance Nutrition and Hydration Para Sport Weather
Knowledge Nuggets Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act The 2021 Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) incorporates the World Anti-Doping Agency’s new Athletes’ Anti-Doping Rights Act. Developed by athletes, for athletes, the Act outlines various athlete rights with respect to the fight against doping and to further support athletes worldwide... Doping Fair Play Leadership and Governance Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Impact of COVID-19 on athlete education Athletes often plan to re-engage in educational pursuits the year after the Games, which is often less busy. With the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games, an analysis of comments from 74 national team athletes in a Game Plan survey... COVID-19 High Performance Major Games
Knowledge Nuggets Sport volunteering Looking to give your resumé a boost? Research shows sport volunteering positively influences hiring managers’ perceptions of applicant qualifications. Sport volunteering may act as a signal of values and competencies, such as altruism and a willingness to work in a team environment. Volunteer Management
Knowledge Nuggets Earth Day 2021 Today is Earth Day, part of an international movement to increase engagement on climate action. Canada Games Council President and CEO Dan Wilcock believes the Canadian sport sector can work collaboratively to help tackle the issues surrounding climate change. Having... Leadership and Governance
