Knowledge Nuggets

A new study found yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition characterized by chronic nervousness and worry. According to the study’s lead author, “This study suggests that at least short-term there is significant value for people with generalized anxiety disorder to give yoga a try to see if it works for them. Yoga...

A new mathematical model developed by researchers at the University of Alberta reveals how figure skaters move across the ice in three dimensions. Their findings could help skaters hone their technique or avoid common injuries like spiral fractures in the lower leg.

Common barriers to physical activity in rural, remote and Indigenous communities include limited access to recreational facilities, lack of sidewalks, uneven road surfaces, wildlife, and inclement weather. Learn more about evidence-based strategies for promoting physical activity in these communities.

Researchers from the University of Bath warn there may be an increased risk of injury for athletes returning to contact sports after prolonged training restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on parallels from the 2011 National Football League 20-week lockout where frequent injuries were observed after returning to competition, the researchers recommend building individualized...

Verbal feedback is arguably the most abundantly used coaching “tool” in sport, but can be more or less effective depending on the type of feedback and timing. Research recommends the use of positive comparisons (e.g. in relation to previous performance), and the provision of feedback after strong trials more often than weak trials.

It’s National Coaches Week! From practice design, to coach retention, to mentorship, peruse the SIRC blogs and SIRCuit articles for the latest coaching-related research. The SIRC team says #ThanksCoach to the influential coaches we’ve had in our lives.

National Coaches Week (September 19-27, 2020) celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. It’s an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach. From the Coaching Association of Canada, here are a few simple ways to take part, including free or discounted NCCP education.

A steady stream of remote meetings or online classes can become exhausting as the pandemic wears on, according to experts at the University of Alberta. Avoid digital overload by taking breaks away from screens, avoiding multitasking during meetings, and setting up informal online group drop-ins.

For many sport organizations, older adults represent an untapped cohort of potential members. Research on Masters athletes points to the importance of both a social environment and competitive opportunities in facilitating participation.

Boards of directors in the Canadian sport system governing in an increasingly complex sport system and facing big issues – safe sport, inclusion and diversity, and the organizational and programmatic implication of COVID-19. Whether you’re on a board or work with a board, the newest SIRC blog series discusses six keys to “gold medal” governance.