Knowledge Nuggets Supporting new moms “You have to get beyond the mindset of having to do it all yourself.” That's the advice that Mandy Bujold, 2-time Olympian and mom to 3-year-old Kate, has for new moms who want to be active. “There are people out... Health and Lifestyle Mothers Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Team selection Whether people are baseball fanatics or just Brad Pitt fans, they’ve most likely seen the film Moneyball. It’s based on the true story of the Oakland A’s, a Major League Baseball team that changed sport recruitment by using statistics to... Coaching Data and Analytics Research to Practice
Knowledge Nuggets Supporting the LGBTQ+ community in sports Sports environments can be unwelcoming for LGBTQ+ youth. According to a national survey, 24.7% of LGBTQ+ youth reported avoiding athletic fields/facilities at school because they felt unsafe and 11.3% reported that they were discouraged from playing sports by faculty members.... Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion LGBTQI2S Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Treating sport-related concussion with exercise For decades, rest has been prescribed for sport-related concussion symptoms. But new evidence suggests that mild to moderate aerobic exercise can be a safe and effective concussion treatment. In fact, exercise can help speed up recovery and help athletes who... Concussion Physical Health Sleep and Recovery
Knowledge Nuggets Shoe tech decreases marathon times Technology is rapidly changing the sporting landscape. A recent study showed that advances in footwear technology since 2017 have significantly improved seasonal best times for distance runners. New shoe technology is responsible for a 1.7% performance increase in women’s marathon... Equipment Research to Practice Technology
Blog Current perspectives on multi-sport participation July 25, 2022 Highlights If lifelong and healthy engagement in sport is the goal, childhood and youth participation in a variety of activities, including unstructured play, make more sense than early specializationResearch shows that early specialization in sport correlates with increased likelihood of... Athlete Development Children and Youth Sport Participation
Blog Enhancing sport and physical activity participation for Canadians with disabilities July 25, 2022 Highlights This article provides an overview of the successful partnerships and resources borne out of the Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP)The CDPP focuses not just on quantity of participation, but also quality, defined as when a person views their involvement... Disability Para Sport Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Interval training for performance and well-being High volumes of interval training can lead to increased injury risk and athlete burnout. An optimized interval training program is necessary for helping athletes safely reach their goals. Improvements in endurance performance can be seen in as few as 2... Athlete Development Program Design and Evaluation Risk management
Knowledge Nuggets Formal and informal leadership roles Formal leaders usually receive their assigned role from the coach or team’s selection process. Informal leaders emerge based on their interactions and behaviours with teammates. Athletes can be task-oriented, motivational, social, or external leaders. Discover how role diversity can allow... Athlete Development Coaching Leadership and Governance
Knowledge Nuggets Exercise for sleep Wanting to exercise at night but worried that it will disrupt your sleep? Performing high-intensity exercise like running or cycling in the evening may benefit your nighttime sleep. The key is making sure that you finish your workout at least... Health and Lifestyle Physical Health Sleep and Recovery
