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Exercise-related transient abdominal pain

November 29, 2023
Have you ever been on a run and suddenly started experiencing pain in the side of your abdomen? Many people refer to this as a side stich, but the proper name is exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP). To help decrease the chances of ETAP, don’t eat a large meal an hour before your run, avoid...

Group cohesion in sport

November 28, 2023
Group cohesion in simple terms is ‘the glue that helps teammates to stick together’. Cohesion is important for not only group sports but individual sports as well. To help teams become more cohesive, coaches, sport psychologists, and athletes can use team building activities. Team building activities may include games played with teammates, puzzles the team...

Athlete-Centered Coaching

November 27, 2023
Athlete-centered coaching focuses on facilitation and teaching by focusing on the athlete’s humanistic needs. According to research, by using this approach, athletes are empowered through 1) encouragement to discover their full potential; 2) increased independence, self reliance, and control; and 3) prioritization of personal goals over winning, amongst many other things. Coaches should aim to...

Choking Under Pressure

November 23, 2023
Choking is defined as a decrease in performance that happens in high pressure or anxiety-provoking situations. It often occurs in sports because of internal and external pressures that are present during competitions or big events. Visualization, practicing for pressure, developing a pre-performance routine, and developing a stress mindset can help decrease the chances of choking.

The Importance of Stretching

November 22, 2023
Stretching helps keep your muscles flexible, strong and healthy. Research shows that a lack of stretching puts you at risk for joint pain, strains and muscle damage. Aim to stretch daily or at least three to four times per week.

Adherence to Sports Injury Rehabilitation

November 21, 2023
Low adherence to rehabilitation after a sports injury is a common problem. According to research, there are many person-specific factors that influence adherence including motivation, confidence/self efficacy, coping, social support, coping, and psychological skills. Athletes should find a strategy that works best for them.

Sport Participation and Grit

November 9, 2023
Grit is defined as the combination of perseverance and passion that helps one overcome challenge. According to research, sport participation in childhood can lead to higher levels of grit in adulthood. Grit can be beneficial for stress, setbacks, failures, and helplessness, making it an important tool for wellbeing.

Teammates Support Mental Health

October 31, 2023
Teammates play an important role in supporting athletes’ mental health. Researchers found that many elite athletes feel most comfortable discussing topics related to mental health with their teammates, as they have often had similar experiences. Creating athlete support networks within teams or organizations may help reduce the stigma around mental health and help athletes openly...

Updated Concussion Consensus Statement

October 30, 2023
As new research around concussions in sport is published, best practices must adjust to reflect new findings. To that end, a new Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport has been published. The statement includes an updated return to sport strategy and new and updated tools to support the identification and management of concussions for athletes...

Body Confident Coaching

October 27, 2023
New research highlights the importance for sport organizations to recognize the link between athletes’ body image, mental health, and performance. Researchers piloted a new intervention called Body Confident Coaching that showed increased coaches’ ability to address body image concerns and reduced fat phobia and gendered beliefs. The study emphasizes the need for resources to support...

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