Knowledge Nuggets

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...

Did you know? There are more than 33,000 non-profit and charitable sport and recreation organizations in Canada, comprising more than 20% of Canada’s social sector. A Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector is examining how Canada can improve the regulation of charities and non-profit organizations, and how to use innovation to overcome challenges including...

View All Knowledge Nuggets Blog Building strong connections between the Canadian sport sector and researchers will drive innovation, improve organization and athlete performance, and support inclusion. Learn more about the Sport Canada Research Initiative Conference hosted by SIRC on November 6-7 in Ottawa in this week’s blog!

Athlete Development For girls and young women, a “mastery motivational climate” is more likely to lead to enjoyment, wellbeing, optimal development and performance, and sustained participation. Effective strategies include providing instructional feedback; positively reinforcing improvement, skill mastery and effort; encouraging fair play, peer support, and positive relationships with others; allowing opportunity for choice and leadership;...

Leadership In August 2018 Synchro Canada became Canada Artistic Swimming. Three tips from their rebranding experience include: 1. Talk to the experts; 2. Work with the right people; and 3. Respect stakeholders. Learn more in this SIRCuit article by Barb MacDonald.

Video “You are never done learning; everyone needs a coach.” In this video, American surgeon, writer, and public health researcher Atul Gawande talks about the importance of a coach, for all professionals.

Athlete Development Psychological, cognitive, social and emotional skills are essential ingredients for successful high performance athletes, but the development of these skills is largely ignored by the current sport system. Learn more about the development of executive functions and social and emotional learning through sport in this week’s blog.