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Demonstration effects

December 14, 2020
While many bids for the hosting of major sport events include increased sport participation as an expected outcome, researchers argue there is no reliable evidence for a “demonstration effect” through which citizens are inspired by elite sport, sports people, or sports events to participate themselves. In the SIRCuit, Dr. Luke Potwarka suggests demonstration effects do...

Exercise as therapy

December 11, 2020
Individuals living with two or more chronic conditions – known as multimorbidity – might need to reconsider their prescriptions. A review of the literature suggests exercise therapy can be safe and beneficial for their physical and psychosocial health, and has a lower risk of negative side effects compared to pharmacological treatments.

Increasing physical literacy in youth

December 10, 2020
Physical literacy – the motivation, confidence, competence, and knowledge to be physically active for life – is considered by some to be the essential ingredient to lifelong physical activity. But how is it developed? Analysis of participant outcomes from a two-week day camp design to increase physical literacy showed promising results from a mix of...

International Anti-Corruption Day

December 9, 2020
The manipulation of sporting competitions by organized syndicates threatens the integrity of sport. With large profits to be made and a limited risk of detection, competition manipulation has become attractive to criminals. Addressing match-fixing and other crimes in sport requires national and international cooperation between sport, public authorities, betting regulators, the gambling industry and law...

Winter drowning risk

December 8, 2020
Warmer winters contribute to thinner, weaker, and less stable ice. This puts Indigenous communities in northern Canada at increased risk for winter drowning because of their dependence on ice cover for subsistence and travel. Water safety programs that use local cultural and traditional knowledge in dialogue with community stakeholders can empower communities with the capacity...

Effective infographics

December 7, 2020
The Valley Female Leadership Network in Nova Scotia created an infographic to help make case for investment in girls and women’s participation and leadership in sport and physical activity. Reflecting on their experience, they advise: “You may find you have too much information but that’s okay, you can always create more than one infographic!” Learn...

Kids and hiking

December 4, 2020
The mention of a hike can elicit groans, whining, and protests from children and youth. According to Outside magazine contributor Rachel Walker, tips to get your kids on the trails include choosing an interesting trail, giving them responsibilities, inviting their friends, and not skimping on snacks. However, perhaps most importantly, don’t call it “hiking”!

Changing attitudes towards people living with a disability

December 3, 2020
Integrated physical activity programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities not only offer benefits for participants, they can also influence the attitudes and behaviours of others. Learn how the APEX program is impacting support workers, program volunteers, and other members of the University of Windsor community, in the SIRCuit.

Perception of effort

December 2, 2020
Perception of effort – the conscious sensation of how hard, heavy, and strenuous a physical task is – is the ultimate determinant of endurance performance. Goal-setting, motivation, and self-talk are mental skills athletes can use to engage their minds to support performance before and during arduous endurance tasks.

Social responsibility of CSOs

December 1, 2020
Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, harnessing the potential of social media and the generosity of people to bring about real change in their communities. Research on the social responsibility activities of community sport organizations (CSOs) discovered members who are aware of the good things their CSO does beyond their sport...

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