Knowledge Nuggets

Endurance athletes use a number of strategies to distract themselves and manage their performance. For example, athletes can manipulate their attention, focusing either internally (e.g. on the running movement, internal body signals) or externally (e.g. on the environment, music). Research reported in the Journal of Sport & Exercise Physiology measured running economy to confirm the...

What’s one of the most significant barriers to tennis participation in Canada? Winter! Read the SIRCuit to learn how Tennis Canada is supporting municipalities to develop covered courts and increase access to the game.

Gratitude is not only good for health but may also boost performance. Researchers found that giving thanks was associated with improvements in mood, overall well-being, and an enhanced ability to adapt to the physical stress of training.

January is National Mentoring Month. Mentorship – a relationship in which advice, information, guidance, support or opportunity are offered – has emerged as a promising practice to recruit, retain and advance women in coaching. Learn more in the SIRCuit.

Is getting better sleep one of your New Year’s resolutions? Sleep is essential in the preparation for, and the recovery from, training and competition. However, youth athletes who obtain less than eight hours of sleep per night may be at a higher risk of injury. Find out more in this infographic.

Welcome to 2020! The SIRC team is looking forward to an exciting year of keeping you informed with the latest news, research and jobs from the sport community across Canada. Check out our “best of 2019 blog” with our most popular blogs and articles.

The SIRC Team wishes everyone an active and safe holiday season. Our office will be closed December 24, 2019 – January 1, 2020. The online job postings and daily news service will operate on a reduced holiday schedule.

It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball, but research revealed 1 in 10 youth athletes will sustain a concussion on the court this year. Learn how Volleyball Canada is using the evidence to inform policy and practice relating to equipment and drills in the SIRC December...

As winter starts to creep in across much of Canada, everyone’s risk of falls increases. However, the risk is greater for older adults. At home or outside, falls are the cause of 85% of older adults’ injury-related hospitalizations. Fortunately, research indicates that exercise programs focused on balance and strength training can help prevent falls. The...

Notice our new look? SIRC is excited to launch our new website and the Canadian Sport Daily – delivering sport and physical activity-related knowledge, news, resources, and more…straight to your inbox. Check out our new website to access all SIRC content!