Athletes

Football Makes Bold Pivot

May 27, 2020

Football in Canada is enjoying a resurgence at a time when public angst over concussions in sport has never been greater. While most sports grapple with ever-more-worrisome trends – declining participation and increasing concerns over athlete safety – football is...

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Injury
• Leadership and Governance
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Youth

Mental Health

Game Plan’s Managing Uncertainty During COVID-19 workbook is a practical tool to support positive mental health through self-awareness, acceptance, adaptability and values-based behaviour. The workbook was developed for Canada’s high performance athletes but is great for anyone wanting to hone...

• Athlete Development
• Health and Wellness
• High Performance
• Mental Health

Masters Sport

Carol LaFayette-Boyd is one of Canada’s rising track and field stars – at the age of 77. The multiple world record holder is one of a growing number of Masters athletes forcing us to consider new frontiers in human performance....

• Athlete Development
• High Performance
• Masters Sport
• Participation

Did You Know?

Even the most solitary of sports — distance running — is not immune to the COVID-19 lockdown. Using a combination of live-streaming and the honor code, 2,400 participants from 56 countries took part in the Quarantine Backyard Ultra. For 63...

• High Performance
• Participation
• Technology

Health and Wellness

The abrupt closure of gyms and recreational facilities, coupled with limited access to public parks and trails, has made it much more difficult to exercise. In response, researchers at McMaster University are developing exercise protocols to help combat the anxiety...

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health

Nutrition for Concussion Prevention

Discussion about concussion prevention and management typically focuses on changes to policies and practices, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and strict return to play protocols. But what about nutrition? Check out the two-part series on the role of nutrition in...

• Concussion
• Injury
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Program Design and Evaluation

For Athletes

Athletes of all levels may find the following resources helpful: Weekly Advisory on COVID-19 from Own the Podium's Sport Medicine Advisory Committee (April 15, 2020) How to Cope with Training Alone  Tips for running outside from Athletics Canada Tips for...

April 28, 2020

• COVID-19

Technology

Thought your Fitbit was only good for tracking your 10,000 steps? Researchers at Standford Medicine have launched a new project to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by harnessing the 250,000+ measurements/day made by smartwatches and other wearable devices to...

• Health and Wellness
• Technology

Infographic

The new Living True Sport While Physical Distancing infographic highlights ways to live each of the True Sport Principles while staying at home. This includes being an active member of the team, with both your colleagues and your family.

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Participation
• Workplace Wellness

Mental Health

“We may not have control over our circumstances, but we do have control over our minds.” The Harvard Business Review recommends mental skills and practices to help get us through this challenging time, including expressing gratitude, finding purpose, and using...

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Mental Skills