Knowledge Nuggets Keeping girls in sport Research shows that many girls leave sport when they reach adolescence. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this trend, with 1 in 4 girls not committed to returning to their pre-pandemic sports. There are many reasons that girls leave sport, from... COVID-19 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Gender Equity
Knowledge Nuggets Anticipating stressors Unexpected stressors can negatively affect athletes’ feelings of stress, ability to cope with stress, and performance during competition. But preparing athletes for the possibility that the competition won’t go exactly as planned can help. Acknowledging that the competition might not... Athlete Development Coaching Mental Skills
Knowledge Nuggets Adult-oriented coaching approaches Adult-oriented coaching approaches respect Masters athletes’ matured self-concept and how it influences their approach to learning. Research shows effective coaches consider the individuality of athletes, share their own knowledge and experience, and respect athlete preferences for effort, accountability and feedback. Coaching Masters Sport Older Adults
Knowledge Nuggets How roles contribute to team success A role outlines the specific behaviours that are expected of an individual to achieve established team goals. On a team, each role should interact seamlessly to help the team reach its untapped potential. Members will perform better individually when they... Athlete Development Coaching Professional Development
Knowledge Nuggets Baseline testing for Para athletes Baseline testing can help to identify when an athlete is ready to return to play following a concussion. However, it’s important that healthcare providers to be aware of the symptoms and signs that can exist in a Para athlete’s non-concussed... Concussion Disability Para Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Sport dropout and re-engagement As sport leaders and organizations, we’re often concerned with participant retention. We rarely consider how dropout may play an important role in sport development pathways, or potential pathways for sport re-engagement later in life. The inclusion of sport dropout as... Athlete Development Recruitment and Retention Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Empowering athletes for Safe Sport A significant culture change in sport is needed to address athlete maltreatment, experts say. One way to bring about change is to amplify athletes’ voices. Including athletes in decision-making can help address the power imbalances that often underpin maltreatment in... Athlete Development Leadership and Governance Safe Sport
Events Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) 2022 Conference October 27-28, 2022 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Format: The conference will consist of four, 2-hour sessions spread out between the morning and afternoon. Canada's leading sport participation conference, hosted by SIRC. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with Canada’s top researchers, leverage their expertise and create...
Knowledge Nuggets Normalizing mental health in high performance sport When USA Gymnastics legend Simone Biles put her mental health ahead of the competition at the Tokyo Olympic Games, she elevated discussions around mental health to historic levels. For Canadian athletes and team officials, working to normalize the conversation around... High Performance Mental Health Olympic & Paralympic Games
Knowledge Nuggets Northern sport development In Canada’s North, sport development opportunities for youth can be few and far between. Small population sizes, large distances between communities, and limited resources create barriers to sport programming. But partnerships between different sports offer a unique opportunity for youth... Athlete Development Indigenous Sport Participation
