Knowledge Nuggets Holistic approach to athlete development A holistic approach to athlete development considers the interconnections between different spheres of an athlete's life, and recognizes their impact on performance. Whether athletes are struggling with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, relocation, injury, or the end of a... Athlete Development High Performance Mental Health Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Independent Safe Sport Mechanism The Government of Canada announced that the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) has been selected to establish and deliver a new Independent Safe Sport Mechanism. Thank you to Canadian sport leaders, all stakeholders and participants that have helped... Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Preventing fraud in community sport Financial fraud can have devastating effects on a sport organization’s service provision, reputation, and long-term viability. Research suggests a three-tiered approach to fraud prevention, including training for leaders on financial management to understand the risks; sound financial management practices; and... Community Sport Finance and Budgeting Leadership and Governance
Knowledge Nuggets Pandemic gymnastics “We saw how important it was for the athletes to compete again and to be under that kind of positive pressure… Getting athletes in front of even virtual judges was really beneficial in terms of their preparation for Tokyo.” In... COVID-19 High Performance Hosting
Knowledge Nuggets Creating a “fun” sport environment Reflecting on how to create a “fun” atmosphere for girls and young women, a participant in an evaluation of the Keeping Girls in Sport online training commented, “Coaches take this as ‘we have to play games all the time and... Coaching Participation Program Design and Evaluation Women and Girls
Blog Creating quality sports programs for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities June 28, 2021 Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can benefit physically and psychosocially when they take part in sport (Baran et al., 2009, 2013; Weiss & Bebko, 2008). Unfortunately, their needs are often neglected, which leads to various physical, social, communication... Children and Youth Disability Participation Quality Sport
Page Safe Sport There’s a shift happening, for sure, and you can see it around key decisions. As athletes, we’re being taken more seriously and senior leaders are asking for our opinions – not because they feel they have to check a box,... June 10, 2021 Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Leafy greens Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables each day could reduce the risk of falls and help maintain muscle strength and mobility into old age. In one study, older women who consumed a nitrate-rich diet from vegetables such as... Aging Nutrition and Hydration Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Late-night snacks Having too many late-night snacks may be affecting your behaviour at work. Employees who reported eating too many late-night snacks were less likely to go the extra mile for colleagues or complete work-related tasks the next day. Mental Health Nutrition and Hydration Physical Health Workplace Wellness
Knowledge Nuggets Mental health paradox Improving mental health is a great motivator to being physically active, but stress and anxiety can stand in the way—a paradox that has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers at McMaster University have created an evidence-based exercise toolkit for... COVID-19 Mental Health Physical Health
