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2020 Youth Winter Games
January 10, 2020
The Youth Olympic Games are an international Olympic sporting event aimed to encourage youth to adopt and represent the positive values of sport, such as respect for others, for themselves and for the environment. Approximately 1,880 athletes aged 15-18 will represent more than 80 countries in Lausanne, Switzerland from January 9-22, 2020.
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External Focus of Attention
January 9, 2020
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...
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Covered Courts Program
January 8, 2020
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.
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Gratitude
January 7, 2020
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.
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Mentoring Month
January 6, 2020
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.
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Sleep Infographic
January 3, 2020
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.
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New Year
January 2, 2020
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.
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Happy Holidays
December 24, 2019
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.
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Concussion Newsletter – December 2019
December 23, 2019
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...
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Older Adult Fall Prevention
December 20, 2019
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...
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