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2020 SCRI Conference
October 8, 2020
Interested in the latest sport participation research? The virtual poster session at the 2020 SCRI Conference provides an opportunity to engage and network with researchers examining key issues from governance, to inclusion of athletes with disabilities, to life skills development through sport.
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Virtual Reality and Skill Development
October 7, 2020
Thinking about investing to the latest virtual reality (VR) applications for your basketball or baseball team? While promising, the majority of VR applications have focused on endurance sports, where less factors need to be considered to create an immersive environment. To support skill development, the latest tech should be evaluated for its action fidelity and...
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Trauma-Sensitive Lens
October 6, 2020
Public health protocols, family stress, and social isolation can be challenging for children and youth. Provide one-on-one support for overwhelmed athletes or program participants by helping them stabilize, explore their experience, and supporting their return to play.
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Parents in Sport Week
October 5, 2020
Whether it’s driving kids to games and practices, teaching them to deal with wins and losses, or being an active role model, parents play an important role in supporting the participation of children and youth in sport – especially during COVID-19. From October 5th to 11th, join Active for Life for Parents in Sport Week – a time to celebrate the...
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Skeletal Muscle Loss
October 2, 2020
McMaster University researchers studying the mystery of why some weightlifters’ muscles grow much more quickly than others’ have found new answers through a novel experiment in which subjects worked out one leg and immobilized the other. By comparing the genetic responses of the muscles to exercise, the research team identified a set of 141 genes...
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Sport Team Communication
October 1, 2020
Effective teams communicate knowledge in a variety of ways, including the creation of transactive memory systems and shared mental models. Game and performance reviews, team training, and group planning sessions are three strategies that can enhance team communication skills and ultimately contribute to performance.
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Employee Appreciation
September 30, 2020
Regular check-ins, productive feedback, schedule flexibility, and professional growth opportunities are a few simple ways to express gratitude to your employees. Research has shown that when employees feel appreciated, they are more productive. Similarly, teams perform better when members believe their colleagues respect and appreciate them.
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Return to Play Plans
September 29, 2020
“We made it clear that compliance with public health guidelines was non-negotiable. But we realized that there were tonnes of things that were negotiable – class times, set up, the streamlining of intake processes – where we could be innovative and create the best experience for our members.” Stuart McReynolds, President & CEO of the...
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Yoga and Health
September 28, 2020
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...
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3D Model for Figure Skating
September 25, 2020
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.
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