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Motivating players though the pre-game talk
October 23, 2024
In team sports, the pre-game talk is a pivotal moment intended to motivate players before they step onto the pitch. According to recent research, coaches who balance game strategy with messages that support athletes’ autonomy (for example, facilitating athlete choice or opinions) and competence (for example, praising past performance) can enhance player motivation.
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Empowering athlete advocacy for climate action
October 22, 2024
Athletes in winter sports recognize climate change impacts but often engage in low-risk advocacy actions. Their concerns include inadequate climate knowledge, fear of public perception, and feeling powerless within sports structures. Research shows empowering scholarly activism and building athlete communities may encourage stronger climate action within sports, challenging industry norms for sustainability.
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High intensity training and upper respiratory infection
October 21, 2024
While physical activity typically strengthens the immune system, high-intensity training can weaken it, leaving some high performance athletes more susceptible to upper respiratory infections. Discover key nutritional strategies to stay healthy and perform at your best!
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Mental health through sport
October 21, 2024
On top of physical benefits, engaging in sports has many mental health benefits for adults. Research shows that adults who engage in both team and individual sports show increased psychological well-being, like higher self-esteem, and improved social outcomes, like improved interpersonal communication skills, which contribute to improved mental health. These findings highlight the importance of...
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Body composition in sport
October 18, 2024
Athletes’ body composition results from a mix of genetics, sport demands, diet, and training. Metrics like fat and muscle mass play a significant role in athlete health and performance, influencing factors such as injury risk and recovery.
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Social support in disability sport
October 17, 2024
Social support, for example, from coaches and teammates, has many benefits for athletes with disabilities. Research shows that athletes with disabilities with greater support systems have higher levels of engagement in their sports and are better able to deal with adversity. With that in mind, it is important to prioritize supportive environments in disability sports.
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Understanding anxiety in teen athletes
October 16, 2024
Research shows that teen athletes’ anxiety levels can drastically affect their motivation and performance. Lower anxiety levels often correlate with higher motivation, highlighting the importance of managing anxiety for optimal athletic outcomes. This research emphasizes the need for psychological support and coaching attention to help athletes navigate anxiety-related challenges and enhance their competitive drive.
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Benefits of physical activity during pregnancy
October 15, 2024
While exercising during pregnancy was once considered taboo for expecting mothers, that’s no longer the case. Research shows that regular physical activity during pregnancy can improve cardiovascular health and mitigate the risks of gestational diabetes and hypertension. The Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy recommends that pregnant women accumulate at least 150 minutes of...
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Mental health problems in elite athletes
October 14, 2024
Being an elite athlete comes with many stressors throughout training and competition. A study done on various Swedish national teams found that lifetime prevalence of mental health problems was reported by more than half of the athletes, with 19.5% of athletes meeting the diagnostic criteria for anxiety and/or depression.
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Making the case for more women coaches in disability sport
October 11, 2024
Women bring vital skills to coaching but are often underrepresented in disability sport. Attracting qualified women coaches in disability sport enhances inclusivity and athlete success. Flexible coach training opportunities, mentorship programs, and communities of practice for women are all ways to increase the number of women in coaching roles.
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