Blog You Are What You Eat- The Importance of Post-Training Nutrition November 25, 2015 Many athletes focus on the technical and conditioning aspects of their sporting experience, yet nutrition is an equally important part of athletic success. Post-training nutrition is especially critical, as it...
Blog Getting Physical! Engaging Seniors in Sports November 18, 2015 Whether you are young or old, sports are an incredible way to strengthen friendships, meet new people, and to stay healthy. There are many physical and mental health benefits of...
Blog OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNING COACH LEADERSHIP October 28, 2015 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of...
Blog RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COACHES AND THE LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT MODEL October 13, 2015 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights from...
Blog In with the new! Making Lifestyle Behaviour Changes October 7, 2015 According to Conference Board of Canada research, Canada gets a “B” grade on the health report card, ranking 8th among 16 peer countries compared in their study. While that doesn’t...
Blog Adjusting to Life After Sport - Easing the path for athletes in transition September 16, 2015 High performance athletes typically make a lot of sacrifices for their sport in all areas including family, education, finances, and sometimes even their bodies. Their lives are usually jam-packed with...
Blog Coaching – Keeping Sport Fun for All September 9, 2015 We all know how much sport can offer kids; we’ve got numerous research studies along with our personal experiences to back it up. Research also shows us that most sport...
Blog Sport Leadership - Creating Opportunities for Women August 19, 2015 When female athletes decide to make the transition into leadership positions they bring with them numerous skills that have been developed from participating in sport. Many times these include high...
Blog Kinesiology Taping – Is it worth the hype? August 12, 2015 If you watch sports regularly, you’ve likely seen the brightly coloured tape that commonly adorns athletic bodies. Of course these colourful patterns aren’t just for show, many athletes are using...
Blog Often overlooked – The psychological impact of an ACL injury July 15, 2015 An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common and yet one of the most devastating injuries an athlete can sustain. There is plenty of research on...