Blog Adaptive Winter Sports December 12, 2013 Being active is beneficial for our overall health both physically and mentally. Physical activity should be inclusive of all people, no matter their ability or disability. Now that winter is upon us, people of all abilities should be able to... Disability Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Sport Participation Weather
Blog 10 Tips for reducing the risks of ski and snowboarding injuries December 10, 2013 Winter is here and skis and snowboards are being polished up for weekends spent on the hill. Both skiing and snowboarding are excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Propelling yourself down... Sport Participation Weather
Blog Working Out In A Winter Wonderland December 3, 2013 With Christmas approaching the inevitable drop in temperature is upon us. The good news is that this colder weather brings with it a plethora of outdoor winter activities to enjoy. People often have very practical reasons for wanting to avoid... Equipment Sport Participation Weather
Blog Should athletes continue to train through illness? November 27, 2013 Every athlete during their career has experienced the frustration of illness which often temporarily derails their training. Many times the length of time off is determined by the severity of the illness and the rate of recovery, however, there are... Athlete Development Coaching Training Factors
Blog Can motivation be developed? November 19, 2013 by Trent Weir Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Kieran Behan made his first Olympic appearance at the 2012 London Games as the first gymnast from Ireland to qualify based on his results. While it's an impressive feat, it is... Athlete Development Coaching High Performance Mental Skills
Blog Physical Education Experiences November 13, 2013 The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and youth participate in moderate to vigorous activity for an hour each day. Being active helps children and youth decrease their chances of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases associated with a sedentary... Children and Youth Physical and Health Education Sport Participation
Blog Performance Anxiety November 8, 2013 It is the dying seconds of a basketball game. Your team is down. Making the next basket would lift your team to victory. What do you do? Some players live for the high-pressure moments and want the ball in their... Athlete Development Mental Skills
Blog College Athletes and Depression October 30, 2013 There is a common perception that college athletes are tough and should be able to resolve problems that might lead to depression. In fact, just the opposite might be true. Having to handle what is essentially a full-time job and... Athlete Development Mental Health Physical Health Varsity Sport
Blog Special Olympics: Helping Build a Community October 22, 2013 by Trent Weir Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern The community that Special Olympics fosters is full of inspirational people. One such example is Susie Doyens, a woman with Down syndrome who was non-verbal for most of her life. She... Disability Sport Participation
Blog Can backing a losing team be hazardous for your health? October 17, 2013 Fall is the time to be cheering for your favorite football or soccer team, since the regular seasons in both sports are already underway. For die-hard fans whose self-identities are tied to affiliations with certain teams, fall can be synonymous... Nutrition and Hydration Physical Health Sport Participation
