Knowledge Nuggets

The 2023 Amsterdam Consensus Statement introduced new tools to better care for kids with concussions. The Child SCAT6 helps assess symptoms in the first 72 hours, while the Child SCOAT6 supports follow-up for up to 30 days. With Concussion Awareness Week coming up, these advances show progress in protecting young athletes.

A review of 59 studies found experienced athletes move with less variability than beginners. These patterns were seen across many sports, tasks and skill levels. For coaches, this highlights the value of focusing on quality, repeatable movement patterns during training to support skill development.

An International Olympic Committee consensus found interpersonal violence is common in sport, with psychological abuse occurring most often and posing higher risk for youth, LGBTQ+ athletes, and athletes with disabilities. The findings highlight the need to hear from athletes, embed trauma informed practices, and create sport environments built on respect and safety.

Experts reviewing 50 years of research found stress increases injury risk and slows recovery, while mindfulness and mental skills training, like goal setting and visualization, support faster healing and return to play. Protocols such as screening athletes for stress and connecting them with mental health support can help medical staff get athletes back to competition...

New research shows AI tools like ChatGPT can accurately answer ultra endurance sport nutrition questions. Coaches and athletes can use these tools for quick, evidence-based guidance to complement expert advice, support meal planning, and reinforce hydration and recovery strategies.

Seeking medical care after a concussion is key to recovery, but the timing matters too. Research shows that athletes who access care sooner are often cleared to return to sport more quickly, underscoring the importance of early medical referral after a concussion.

A Canadian study found that schools can boost student activity levels with simple supports. Access to equipment during the day, partnerships with public health, and dedicated staff time all helped teens meet national physical activity guidelines. This shows how schools can set the stage for healthier, more active school years.

Even when youth athletes felt fully recovered from a concussion, EEG scans sometimes showed altered brain activity lasting weeks or more. This study’s findings highlight the importance of cautious return to play decisions and using tools, like EEG’s before resuming sport.

Helping students build emotional awareness can start in the gym. Through the Captains & Poets program, educators use movement-based activities to teach self-leadership and social-emotional learning (SEL). By identifying their inner “Captain” (action) and “Poet” (reflection), students learn to manage emotions, build confidence, and coach themselves—skills that support mental well-being and success both in and...

Through the Captains & Poets program, educators use movement-based activities to teach self-leadership and social-emotional learning (SEL). By identifying their inner “Captain” (action) and “Poet” (reflection), students learn to manage emotions, build confidence, and coach themselves—skills that support mental well-being and success both in and out of sport.