Knowledge Nuggets

By the numbers In a meta-analysis of a number of studies examining the link between being physically active and the risk of Alzheimer disease, those who were more, compared to less, physically active were 35% less likely to develop Alzheimer disease. Combined with other meta-analyses, this study determined that there is sufficient evidence to promote...

Coaching Tip In this #CoachingToolKit video titled “It is important not to assume”, the need to check with you athletes to make sure they are understanding instructions or communications of coaches instead of just assuming they do. Athletes have individual learning styles and coaches may have to adapt teaching and communication to meet these differing...

Most people are aware that athletes require adequate nutrition in order to keep their bodies in their best shape for training and competition. And while every athlete is an individual and may require specific things to meet their dietary needs based on individual physical characteristics, training and competition schedules, and overall nutritional goals, there are...

Teaching Moment Social media plays a huge role in the world of sport these days. For athletes and coaches social media can have a huge impact and coaches can learn more about how to handle social media in a productive way through this #CoachToolKit video on Social Media & Team Sports by the Coaching Association...

Nutrition Did you know that the most influential factor in making food choices by Canadians is maintaining good health? This is just one of the research results determined by the Tracking Nutrition Trends 2015 survey completed by the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research. The survey also found that more Canadians (a 7% increase over 2013)...

Coaching Tip Football Canada’s teams are using video to help coaches and athletes remain in communication especially when they are in the same physical location. This technology is allowing athletes constant access to video and messages from coaches, leading to their development and improvement.

SIRC Blog Periodization is a strategy used by athletes from the novice level to the world stage. What is periodization, what are the different types, and is there one that is better than the rest? Check out this week’s blog to learn about this training planning structure and its use in attaining optimal performance. 

Activity and Exercise We know that being physically active goes a long way in helping prevent and manage various diseases and illness. Recent research is looking into the direct relationships between physical activity and mental health. The Health Study of Nord-Trøndelag County (HUNT) examined whether physical activity provides protection against new-onset depression and anxiety, the...

Activity and Exercise We know that being physically active goes a long way in helping prevent and manage various diseases and illness. Recent research is looking into the direct relationships between physical activity and mental health. The Health Study of Nord-Trøndelag County (HUNT) examined whether physical activity provides protection against new-onset depression and anxiety, the...

Activity and Exercise We know that being physically active goes a long way in helping prevent and manage various diseases and illness. Recent research is looking into the direct relationships between physical activity and mental health. The Health Study of Nord-Trøndelag County (HUNT) examined whether physical activity provides protection against new-onset depression and anxiety, the...