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Early specialization and coordination patterns
November 5, 2019
New research reported in the Journal of Athletic Therapy discovered early specialization was associated with unstable hip and knee coordination patterns in female youth athletes. Proprioceptive, agility, and other neuromuscular-training techniques should be used by coaches and athletic trainers to correct the coordination differences to reduce the risk of injury.
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Physical literacy and life-long participation
November 4, 2019
The development of physical literacy is essential to life-long participation in sport and physical activity. Learn how teachers and parents (and program leaders, coaches, and others!) can be allies in ensuring students develop the “motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life” in the...
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Concussion Newsletter – October 2019
November 1, 2019
Putting athlete safety first, Skate Canada has introduced a new rule that allows referees to stop competition if they suspect an athlete has sustained a head injury, without any score deductions. A three minute pause allows athletes to be assessed by a qualified individual, reducing the risk of continuing competition with an injury. Learn more...
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2019 Match Grants
October 31, 2019
SIRC is connecting researchers and national sport organizations through a new grant program supporting collaborative research projects. With funding from Sport Canada, ten grants of $2,500 are available. The deadline for submissions is November 29, 2019. For details on funding priorities, applicant expectations, evaluation criteria and more, visit SIRC’s website.
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WADA Cyberhack
October 30, 2019
Microsoft claims a Russia-linked cyberhacking group has made “significant” attacks on at least 16 sports and anti-doping organizations across three continents since September. Is your organization safe from cyberattacks, including hacking or ransomware? Learn about Ringette Canada’s experience in this SIRC Blog.
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Physical Activity and Emotional Development
October 29, 2019
Research from the Université de Montréal found that children with low or no participation in organized sport from ages 6-10 showed higher emotional distress, anxiety, shyness, and social withdrawal at age 12 than those who participated regularly. The authors suggest that emotional skills learned through sport can help youth successfully navigate the transition from primary...
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1900 Paris Olympics
October 28, 2019
The 1900 Paris Olympic Games closed on October 28 – the second games of the modern era. The Games, held over five months as part of the World’s Fair, included 19 sports and a total of 95 events, and included women for the first time.
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SCRI 2019
October 25, 2019
View All Knowledge Nuggets Video Knowledge Mobilization Leadership and Governance Worried about what you missed at the SCRI Conference yesterday? Check out SIRC’s Facebook page for the live stream of today’s presentations.
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Development in minor hockey
October 23, 2019
Hockey Canada recommends a ratio of two (or more) practices for every game played — claiming that one efficient practice will provide a player with more opportunities for skill development that 11 games combined. This article from The Conversation explores how the competition-oriented structure and win-at-all-costs culture of minor hockey limits opportunities for players to...
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Speechless syndrome
October 22, 2019
“Speechless syndrome” occurs when someone lacks the facts to confidently respond to a faulty argument. The October edition of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching provides the stats and facts to respond to four common assumptions that create barriers to advancing women in leadership.
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