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...

Is shedding a few pounds on your list of New Year’s resolutions? This ParticipACTION blog asks “why?” Whatever your goal, effective tips include focusing on something under your control, getting in touch with your deepest desires, and setting a positive goal.

Don’t underestimate the influence of coaches on ethical behaviour. Recent research with amateur athletes from Football Federation Flanders confirmed the importance of coach ethical behaviour in creating a moral bond between coaches and athletes, and supporting a positive ethical climate the club.

Sport practitioners are embracing a multisport approach to enhance skill development and reduce athlete burnout and injury. But could a multisport approach also lead to a longer life? An active, multisport life might be the secret of the “World’s Most Extreme Grandpa”.

With temperatures plummeting, are you wondering about the benefits of integrating cryotherapy into your recovery practice? Research published in the International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training demonstrated that cold-water immersion was beneficial for reducing post-exercise pain perception.

Research suggests effective mentoring requires a certain chemistry for an appropriate interpersonal match. In today’s blog, Paralympian Erica Gavel talks about the importance of mentoring in her life.

Considering increasing your antioxidant intake as one of your New Year’s resolutions? You don’t have to rely solely on blueberries! This article from the Dietitians of Canada explains everything you need to know about antioxidants and how to integrate more into your diet.

Worried that international scandals in your sport might negatively affect participation rates or fandom, or returns on investment for your club’s sponsors? Research from Finland found that local soccer clubs and their sponsors were insulated from the negative aspects of FIFA corruption.

In November, Julia Dales, Associate Lawyer with Dentons, joined SIRC through a webinar to discuss cannabis laws in Canada. The webinar was designed to increase understanding of the law and where cannabis use and possession is permitted and not permitted; and to provide insight to help sport organizations create policies to govern how cannabis is treated...

An infographic from the Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport identifies five stakeholder groups that play an important roles in advocating for, changing/developing, and implementing optimal sport and physical activity contexts for girls and young women – parents, peers, physical activity leaders, program leaders, and community leaders.