Knowledge Nuggets

By the Numbers Only 36% of children and youth are meeting the guideline of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day, as per the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines. That means two out of three are missing out on the physical and mental health benefits of participation.

Summer 2018 SIRCuit The Summer SIRCuit is now available! This edition features a collection of articles that create moments of reflection about current concepts and practices relating to leadership, high performance and athlete development: Learn about leadership from the 2018 Chefs de Mission, and about how to develop leadership skills in young athletes; Consider how officials...

Knowledge Translation – 2018 SCRI Conference Knowledge transfer between Canada’s top researchers and the sport and physical activity system is a key strategy to improving the quality of sport experience across Canada, from the playground to the podium. Bringing together sport researchers, administrators, coaches, and policy makers creates a network of expertise, leading to better...

Nutrition Planning some alpine hiking or high altitude training this summer? According to recent research, prioritizing caloric intake will be key to success. One study discovered that unaccustomed high-altitude exposure and negative caloric balance resulted in the inability to build muscle mass.

Healthy Living Looking to kick-start a new healthy living habit? ParticipACTION’s 7-day streak challenges tap into behaviour change evidence through simple seven-minute workouts that make it easy to experience success. Is this your “one day or day one”?

Researchers at the University of Calgary are using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) to monitor the impact of concussions. The non-invasive and portable device measures the changes in blood oxygen levels as a marker of brain function. Results show these patterns change after concussion. Ongoing research will examine the connection between symptoms and abnormalities in the brain...

Did you know? Research suggests that children’s sport participation is influencing the fan behaviour of their parents. This week’s blog explores this trend, and identifies how amateur sport organizations can build support for their sport through fan engagement.

By the Numbers On July 7th, 176 cyclists will roll out in the start of the 2018 Tour de France. This year’s race will cover a total distance of 3,351 kilometres over 21 stages, including 26 classified mountain climbs. The expected average speed is 40.044km/hour. Check out this infographic of key TDF figures. With no...

Healthy Living Is your romantic partner a weight loss friend or foe? “Synchronized” couples that worked as a team to achieve their goals experienced less relationship strain compared to “lone battlers”. Developing shared goals and strategies to achieve them, along with good communication, supports weight loss and a more harmonious home life.

Technology You might be taking more steps than you realize. Research suggests some of the most popular brands of wrist-worn step trackers (Fitbit©, Garmin©, Apple© and Jawbone©) underestimate steps, and become even more inaccurate at faster speeds.