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 1301-1310 of 2,009 Results

Nutrition for Concussion Prevention

April 29, 2020
Discussion about concussion prevention and management typically focuses on changes to policies and practices, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and strict return to play protocols. But what about nutrition? Check out the two-part series on the role of nutrition in concussion protection and recovery in the SIRCuit.

COVID-19 Research: Fitbit

April 28, 2020
Thought your Fitbit was only good for tracking your 10,000 steps? Researchers at Standford Medicine have launched a new project to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by harnessing the 250,000+ measurements/day made by smartwatches and other wearable devices to detect early signs of viral infection. The team will develop algorithms based of key metrics...

Experts in the House

April 27, 2020
It’s more important than ever to engage continuously with your audiences via social media. Join SIRC and social media expert Warren Weeks on May 13th for a free webinar — Social Media: Stop Pushing and Start Engaging! — the first session in SIRC’s new webinar series, Experts in the House.

Living True Sport While Physical Distancing

April 24, 2020
The new Living True Sport While Physical Distancing infographic highlights ways to live each of the True Sport Principles while staying at home. This includes being an active member of the team, with both your colleagues and your family.

Friendly Competition

April 23, 2020
Research suggests competition is a stronger motivator for exercise than friendly support. To encourage active living amongst the SIRC team, supporting our physical and mental health, we’re using the Challenge Hound app. Learn more about this and other strategies used over the last month to help keep the team healthy and engaged in the SIRC...

Earth Day 2020

April 22, 2020
Today is Earth Day, part of an international movement to drive positive action for our planet. In Belgium, researchers developed a tool using broadcast archives of professional sport events to build long-term datasets of changes in seasonal foliage. Analysis of footage from the Tour of Flanders showed the same 46 trees blooming earlier than they...

National Volunteer Week 2020

April 21, 2020
Many community sport clubs rely on volunteers for management and program delivery, including coaching. One way to support volunteer recruitment and retention is to understand volunteers’ expectations – both of themselves, and of the organization. In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 19-25), learn how sport organizations can support strong “psychological contracts” amongst volunteer coaches.

Managing Stress

April 20, 2020
“We may not have control over our circumstances, but we do have control over our minds.” The Harvard Business Review recommends mental skills and practices to help get us through this challenging time, including expressing gratitude, finding purpose, and using your breath to help with focus and anxiety reduction.

Outdoor Recreation Infographic

April 17, 2020
Unless you feel ill, spending time outdoors every day, alone or with the people you live with, is an excellent way to take care of your mental and physical health. Tips from the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC to keep ourselves, our communities and our outdoor spaces safe and healthy include staying local, expecting closures,...

Conversations Matter

April 16, 2020
Avoiding a challenging conversation with a co-worker may only make the situation worse. From the Sport Law & Strategy Group blog, Dina Bell-Laroche offers tips to minimize interpersonal tension, including “be intentional,” “do the hard work first” and “be courageous.”

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