Knowledge Nuggets

SIRC’s Knowledge Nuggets provide a daily source of insight, leveraging the latest in research findings, promising practices, relevant news and practical resources.

Search Knowledge Nuggets

Search
Showing 101-110 of 376 Results

The Anti Aging Effects of Physical Activity

October 19, 2023
As we grow older our daily routines and activities change to meet how we feel both physically and mentally. A common activity that is engaged in less with age is sport and overall physical activity, as it can be hard to move in ways that we used to be able to. However, a recent study...

Helping Injured Athletes Recover

October 16, 2023
Injury is an unfortunate part of sport that many athletes will have to deal with during their time participating and competing. Often when assisting athletes recover from injury it is common for the focus to solely be on the injured athlete instead of the larger team. This SIRC blog dives into how injury recovery using...

Breathing Exercise

October 13, 2023
In modern times it is easy to get overwhelmed by stress from day to day life. Constant pressure from school, work, or relationships can lead to a dip in both mental and physical health. With all of these stressors it can be difficult to find time and strategies to slow down and recenter your thoughts....

ParticipACTION’s Sneak It In Week

October 12, 2023
Research shows that taking workday physical activity breaks helps employees feel happier, more focused and less tired. In fact, three in four workers in Canada feel some benefit from doing so – almost half (44%) feel enhanced mood, and 38% feel better able to focus and increased energy. To experience these benefits, ParticipACTION encourages you...

Cannabis and Sport

October 5, 2023
Since legalization of cannabis in 2018, its use has become more prevalent and it has brought up a lot of questions in the world of sport. Many possible uses for cannabis have arisen as a result of its growing popularity and that impact has found its way into sport. There is little research supporting the...

Hydration during physical activity

September 29, 2023
While engaging in physical activity have you ever felt sluggish due to dehydration? With the optimal range of hydration being less than 2-3% body water loss during physical activity, it can be hard to ensure you are staying properly hydrated. A recent study gives guidelines and suggestions in order to consume the optimal amount of...

Sleep in athletes

September 28, 2023
Sleep is a basic and common biological activity in human beings. Sleep is vital for recovery or replenishments of energy loss during daily functional activities. This is especially true in athletes that physically exert themselves regularly. A recent study shows that lack of sleep in athletes can predispose them to chronic injury and hinder sports...

Weight cutting detrimental to muscles

September 19, 2023
Weight cutting or rapid weight loss is a widespread practice in sports that have weight requirements, such as combat sports and rowing. A recent study done on Judokas finds that significant muscle damage was induced by rapid weight loss.  

Wildfires and outdoor sport

September 13, 2023
Wildfire smoke contributes to poor air quality, which can negatively impact the health of outdoor sports participants. In the event of a wildfire, it is important to limit outdoor physical activity. Some best practices include rescheduling activities to a later date or, where possible, moving activities indoors.

Bike safety

September 12, 2023
Biking is a convenient and healthy way to travel, however, it can pose a risk of injury. Proper safety strategies can prevent bike-related accidents. Some bike safety strategies include wearing a helmet that fits properly, regularly checking your bike’s breaks and following the rules of the road.

Sign up to Our Newsletter

News travels fast. Stay connected to sport and physical activity-related knowledge, news, jobs and resources through SIRC’s daily newsletter — The Canadian Sport Daily — delivered straight to your inbox.

"*" indicates required fields

Groups*
Skip to content