Knowledge Nuggets Aging and sport Older adults participate in sport for several reasons, with some of the most common motivators including improved health, a desire to age with ease, and opportunities for social or community connection. Providing older adults with a variety of program types,... Health and Lifestyle Masters Sport Older Adults
Knowledge Nuggets Shared athlete leadership Whether recognized formally or informally, athletes should occupy leadership roles to support a team’s functioning. Like some NHL teams, improving the number and effectiveness of athlete leaders can enhance team motivation, communication, cohesion and performance. Shared leadership among teammates can... Athlete Development Coaching Leadership and Governance
Blog Engaging Black community coaches March 30, 2022 This blog post provides a recap of the third webinar in the 4‑part mini-series Engaging Girls and Women in Sport. SIRC and Canadian Women & Sport co-hosted the mini-series, which you can access or learn more about by visiting our... Coaching Community Sport Equity/Diversity/Inclusion
Knowledge Nuggets Active transportation Research shows that active transportation, such as walking, wheeling or cycling to get to and from places, is associated with improved physical and mental health. But only 7% of adults living in Canada use active travel. Time spent outdoors interacting... Mental health Physical health Research to Practice
Knowledge Nuggets Communicating evaluation findings “Communicating evaluation findings is like giving a TED Talk. The story you should tell is inside of you.” In the SIRC blog, Chris Penrose, Director of Programs and Operations at Lay-Up Youth Basketball, shares insights on learning from and communicating... Athlete Development Children and Youth Program Design and Evaluation
Knowledge Nuggets Help out a mate Boys are less likely than girls to seek help for mental health concerns, but a new evidence-based mental health literacy program in Australia is aiming to change that. Boys that participated in the 45-minute workshop reported increased confidence and intentions... Athlete Development Children and Youth Mental Health
Knowledge Nuggets Data-driven decision-making Data-driven decision-making doesn’t need to involve complicated data collection and analysis. It can, but it doesn’t have to. Instead, make working with data easier by knowing what data you already have and how to access it, figuring out what you... Athlete Development Program Design and Evaluation Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Coaches enhance the Masters sport experience For Masters athletes, a quality coach provides a range of benefits that distinguish training and competition from fitness or exercise. These include enhanced confidence, learning processes, lifestyle habits, and the creation of an environment that meets their need for affiliation. Coaching Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Active breaks When it comes to sedentary behaviour (waking time spent at rest in a sitting or reclined position), Canadian adults received a grade of F in the 2021 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults. Not surprisingly, more than 60%... COVID-19 Physical Health Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion reporting Attitudes and social norms that prioritize athlete performance can prevent parents and guardians from discussing concussion reporting with their kids. Educational initiatives targeting parents and guardians are needed to address these attitudes and norms, while emphasizing the benefits of parent/guardian-athlete... Athlete Development Children and Youth Concussion
