Knowledge Nuggets Mixed-gender Olympic sports The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games saw the introduction of several mixed-gender events, such as the triathlon relay and team judo. At Beijing 2022, 4 new events, in which women and men compete together, will be making their debut. These include... Equity/Diversity/Inclusion High Performance Olympic & Paralympic Games
Knowledge Nuggets Winter Games injury prevention Did you know that 12% of athletes competing in the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games experienced an injury? While injury rates have remained similar across the last 3 Winter Olympics, there is considerable variation in incidence rates across sports. Understanding... High Performance Olympic & Paralympic Games Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete nutrition and travel For athletes competing in Beijing, meeting nutrition goals in a different food environment might be a challenge. Planning for eating en route, considering food culture at the destination, and establishing team rules around food hygiene can help teams and athletes... High Performance Nutrition and Hydration Olympic & Paralympic Games
Knowledge Nuggets COVID-19 and high performance COVID-19 has significant health impacts, making it a concern for elite athletes. Encouragingly, a study from the United Kingdom shows that most national team athletes with COVID-19 only experienced mild illness. But it’s not the same for everyone. Athletes with... COVID-19 High Performance
Knowledge Nuggets True North Challenge Research shows that time spent outdoors being active is excellent for your mental health. When you exercise (especially outside), your body releases endorphins and feel-good chemicals that help boost your mood and beat the winter blues. If you’re looking for... Health and Lifestyle Mental Health Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets High performance mindset There are many things that go into a podium-level performance. Interestingly, World, Olympic, and Paralympic champions report that mental skills were more critical to their performance than physical factors. Interpersonal support, performance strategies, and lifestyle are other factors that can... High Performance Mental Skills Olympic & Paralympic Games
Knowledge Nuggets Hockey for all “There are reasons why Black, Indigenous, people of colour, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ and new Canadians are not picking hockey, and we really needed to hear from these individuals in order to inform and effect positive change,” says Dean Smith,... Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Indigenous LGBTQI2S
Knowledge Nuggets Thriving in sport Thriving is the joint experience of development and success. In sport, thriving is important for athlete well-being. Evidence-based strategies for coaches to facilitate thriving include placing athletes in challenging situations that promote learning, fostering a trusting environment, and encouraging bonds... Athlete Development Coaching Research to Practice
Knowledge Nuggets Real-life tech applications Before implementing a new technology for your sport or physical activity program, consider the burden it might impose on program leaders, participants and support staff. Using technology can often cost time, energy or convenience. For example, using GPS to monitor... Athlete Development Coaching Technology
Knowledge Nuggets Women in sport leadership What “works” for advancing women into sport leadership positions? E-Alliance is conducting new research to answer this exact question. E-Alliance is exploring how allyship, mentorship and sponsorship, more “formal” and gender equitable hiring processes, and implementing quotas for women as... Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Gender Equity Leadership and Governance
