Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Page For Athletes April 28, 2020 Athletes of all levels may find the following resources helpful: Athlete Mental Health and Mental Illness in the era of COVID-19 Shifting focus: A New Reality | Dr. Carla Edwards,...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets Infographic Unless you feel ill, spending time outdoors every day, alone or with the people you live with, is an excellent way to take care of your mental and physical health....
Blog What SIRC learned in our first month of working from home April 15, 2020 Across Canada, the spread of COVID-19 is forcing us to navigate new ways of working, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends. SIRC had been closely monitoring the COVID-19...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Are you constantly feeling flat, tired and unmotivated? While stress could be the cause given the current circumstances, this infographic from the New South Wales Institute of Sport provides some...