Knowledge Nuggets How to avoid groupthink in sport environments Groupthink is when members of a group allow their desire for cohesion to override their motivation to critically consider alternative courses of action. Sports teams and organizations are vulnerable to conformity because of a strong desire to belong and fit... Athlete Development Safe Sport Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Navigating nutrition for adolescent athletes Adolescence is an important period of physical growth and the development of one’s relationship with food. Researchers assert that those providing nutritional advice to adolescent athletes should emphasize sustainable long-term health and avoid a focus on body composition, which can... Athlete Development Nutrition and Hydration Physical Literacy
Knowledge Nuggets Sleep hygiene Sleep hygiene is an important aspect of recovery and includes behaviours that promote improved quantity and quality of sleep. Sleep is especially important for athletic performance and inadequate sleep can hinder an athlete’s ability to recover from training or injuries.... Athlete Development Health and Lifestyle Sleep and Recovery
Knowledge Nuggets Acquired Cognitive-Communication Disorder and Post-Concussion Syndrome After a single concussion 15-30% of individuals do not recover within the expected time frame. This experience is termed "Post-Concussion Syndrome." During this time, some athletes may experience challenges with cognition and communication, known as "Acquired Cognitive-Communication Disorder." Speech-language pathologists... Concussion Mental Health Safe Sport
Blog Importance of physical activity for post-secondary students December 14, 2022 University or college can be a stressful time. Trying to balance academics, social life and physical and mental health can be challenging. Students often find themselves having to sacrifice one thing for another, which can negatively impact their health. Anxiety,... Health and Lifestyle Mental Health Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Mental health at the Olympic and Paralympic Games One hundred days before the Tokyo Olympic Games, World Champion rower Caileigh Filmer was ready to quit her sport. But instead, she decided to inspire others by sharing first-hand accounts of her experience with depression. Discover how the people responsible... Mental Health Olympic & Paralympic Games Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Technology in sports (soccer) Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used in sport psychology training due to its ability to simulate high pressure situations. In soccer, VR is used to train goalkeepers by triggering sport-induced anxiety during penalty kick simulations. Like VR exposure therapy used... Health and Lifestyle Mental Health Technology
Knowledge Nuggets Female high performance athletes’ long-term health Showing consideration and compassion for women athletes’ long-term health and goals, both during and after athletes’ careers, is critical in high performance sport. Rather than rely on hindsight in retirement, evidence-based guidance is needed to support women athletes as they... Health and Lifestyle High Performance Long-Term Development
Knowledge Nuggets Canada's first ever disability report card The Canadian Disability Participation Project has created Canada's first ever disability report card that summarizes physical activity data for youth with disabilities. Key findings included the need to prioritize youth with disabilities in policy and funding, improve monitoring, remove ableism... Disability Equity/Diversity/Inclusion/Accessibility Physical Literacy
Knowledge Nuggets Sport and girls’ body image Sport can be both positive and negative for girls’ body image. Canadian researchers found that body-positive role modeling by parents and coaches is crucial for addressing body image concerns. Reconsidering uniforms that may make girls self-conscious is another way in... Equity/Diversity/Inclusion/Accessibility Gender Equity Health and Lifestyle
