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Motivating individuals with intellectual disabilities
October 21, 2021
Struggling to keep participants with intellectual and developmental disability and autism spectrum disorder engaged in your exercise program? Research suggests the following motivational and verbal encouragement strategies: use of chants and songs, tapping into their imagination (e.g. competing in a race while on the stationary bike or treadmill), and exercising alongside the participant.
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P.R.A.I.S.E.
October 20, 2021
P.R.A.I.S.E. is a tool to help teachers remember the key ingredients for making physical education experiences meaningful and motivational for high school students. The acronym stands for perceived competence, relatedness, autonomy, individuality, social support and enjoyment. Teachers can use these constructs to help increase students’ motivation to participate in physical activity.
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Pandemic swimming
October 19, 2021
With 1000 participants and thousands more spectators expected to attend, Swimming Canada had the biggest Olympic and Paralympic Trials in its history scheduled for April 2020—until COVID-19 forced it to be postponed. Fortunately, and with the help of a 35-page safety plan, a scaled-down event was held during spring 2021 to determine athletes for Olympic...
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Volunteer happiness
October 18, 2021
Volunteers are essential to the delivery of sport in Canada. They are also more likely to be happy people. Compared to people who do not volunteer in sport, research shows that sport volunteers have higher levels of mental wellbeing, including increased happiness and life satisfaction.
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Fighting bone density decline
October 15, 2021
Bone mineral density naturally declines as adults age, especially among women. To combat age-related decline and reduce fracture risk, research shows that weight training, combined cardio and weight training, and exercise regimens that use machines to transfer vibrations to the human body can promote increased bone density in older women.
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How sport builds community
October 14, 2021
Professional sports teams play an important role in bringing local communities together. For example, by participating in vaccination initiatives and building relationships with local youth soccer clubs, the Halifax Wanderers Football Club became an integral part of the Halifax community during the pandemic. Read the SIRCuit to find out more about how professional sport organizations...
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Why teens might not report a concussion
October 13, 2021
High-school students experience the highest rates of concussion among all children and youth, but many concussions go unreported. Common reasons why teens might not report a concussion include a lack of knowledge, thinking it won’t make a difference, believing their friends will treat them differently and a lack of self-efficacy.
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Healthy workspaces
October 12, 2021
Did you know that poor posture and sitting for prolonged periods of time can contribute to low back and neck pain? To create a healthy workspace at home, keep your work surface at elbow height and take time to get up and move around during the day. Check out more great tips from ergonomics experts...
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Sleep hygiene
October 8, 2021
Are you getting enough sleep? The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommend that adults get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. Practicing good sleep hygiene, such as participating in regular exercise, and maintaining a regular bedtime and waketime, can help you get a good night’s sleep.
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Calgary’s active economy
October 7, 2021
Calgary’s active economy includes 95% of the 1.5 million people living in the Calgary region, incorporating 4000 enterprises, employing 43 000 people, and contributing $3.3 billion to the regional economy. The ActiveCITY Collective was created to leverage Calgary’s active economy for regional growth and prosperity, and to maximize its impact on individual and community well-being.
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