Knowledge Nuggets

Mental Health Are you starting to feel the pressure of the holiday season ahead? Being physically active is an excellent way to help manage stress. On #ThrowbackThursday check out the active strategies to combat stress from last holiday season’s SIRC Blog.

Did you know? Once again, sport participation has proven beneficial on and off the field of play. A recent study of new drivers in Los Angeles found that a history of sport participation was related to improved spatial perception, and thus driving skills. Novice men and women with experience in organized sport performed considerably better on...

Leadership According to an article in the Harvard Business Review, great leaders are “confident, connected, committed and courageous”. Most of us are great at only one of the four, maybe two. Consider your strengths and weakness in deciding how you stack up.

Injury Prevention Reducing the risk of collisions on the slopes of busy ski resorts is of interest to resort operators and skiers alike. Preliminary research suggests safety campaigns with “slow down” messages can affect the speed of skiers at dangerous intersections.

A short-term focus on winning can influence talent identification and team selection practices, and create a protectionist and isolationist culture within sports. However, these practices are a disservice to athletes, failing to assess long-term potential and restricting multisport experiences that could enhance development. Learn more about the ins and outs of early identification and selection...

Leadership “Performance influencers” is the theme of the Coaching Association of Canada’s 2018 Petro Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference, which opens today in Ottawa. Whether in your organization or on the playing field, having influence has its benefits, and can contribute to organizational and team success. Tips to increase your influence include building connections, minding...

Blog Although sport is often held aloft as an example of an environment where feedback flows easily, in reality, feedback is often limited to a one-way channel from coach to athlete. Whether on the playing field or at the office, feedback is essential to improving performance and achieving impact. Learn more about giving effective feedback...

Did you know? “Knowledge mobilization” is about making evidence accessible, understandable and useful for knowledge users – that’s what SIRC, and the Sport Canada Research Initiative Conference (which opens today in Ottawa!) is all about! For more information about knowledge mobilization and a practical resource to help you plan knowledge mobilization activities, check out this...

Leadership This week, many sport sector stakeholders will be congregating in Ottawa for SIRC’s Sport Canada Research Initiative Conference and the CAC’s Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference. Advice from Forbes to make the most of conference networking opportunities includes being strategic with breaks, making the most of social media, and being intentional with follow-up.

Injury Prevention 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...