Blog What is better, morning or evening exercise? July 21, 2014 For most people daily exercise is dictated by when they can fit it in during their busy schedules. We all know that physical activity has many health benefits and doing the recommended minimum has a better outcome than being inactive.... Athlete Development Physical Health Sport Participation Training Factors
Blog Women's World Wheelchair Basketball Championships July 21, 2014 The Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championships which runs from June 20-28, are underway at the Mattamy Center in Toronto. This tournament will host 12 of the best women’s wheelchair basketball teams on the planet, all of whom hope to lay... Disability High Performance Para Sport
Blog The Best Defensive Techniques in Soccer July 21, 2014 By Amanda Johnston - Algonquin Sport Business Management student With the 2014 FIFA World Cup underway, everyone around the world is talking about these elite teams and how they will apply specific strategies to win the coveted World Cup. Players,... Athlete Development Coaching Professional Sport
Blog Is momentum important to the outcome of a match? July 21, 2014 Fans, coaches, players and play-by-play announcers love to use the word momentum to describe the turning point of a game or a match. Gaining momentum is thought of as a positive outcome while losing momentum is the opposite. This is... Athlete Development Coaching Mental Skills
Blog Jump To It! July 21, 2014 If someone were to bring up the topic of jump rope or skipping, odds are you would remember time spent on the playground shouting rhymes and mastering the art of Double Dutch. The childhood game of jump rope as we... High Performance Professional Sport
Blog Brazuca: The World Cup Ball June 16, 2014 The soccer world is excited for the 2014 FIFA World Cup hosted by arguably the greatest soccer nation in the world, Brazil. The tournament will take place from June 12 to July 13 with 32 nations vying to hoist the... Equipment High Performance Professional Sport Travel and Adventure Weather
Blog Hockey in the Streets June 16, 2014 by Richard Halfyard - Library and Information Technician Intern Now that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are under way many Canadian hockey fans have settled down to watch their favorite team play. This time long tradition of watching ice hockey athletes... Community Sport Sport Participation
Blog How can caffeine enhance athletic performance? June 16, 2014 Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It can be found in plants, prescription and non-prescription medication, cola soft drinks, and energy drinks. In the world of athletics, caffeine is an ergogenic aid, a substance used for... Athlete Development Nutrition and Hydration
Blog Optimal performance in a trusting frame of mind June 16, 2014 Athletes practice and train to be able to duplicate what they have learned from these sessions come match time. Being instinctive during a game allows for consistency and proper execution. To be able to compete at your best, an athlete’s... Athlete Development Mental Skills Training Factors
Blog How do you prevent low-back pain? June 13, 2014 Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Most occurrences of low back pain tend to go away within a few days. However by strengthening your core, improving your posture and... Physical Health Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation Workplace Wellness
