Knowledge Nuggets

Word of the Day Sport specialization means devoting the majority of training and competition to a single sport, sport discipline or position. Sports requiring flexibility and acrobatic skills such as gymnastics, diving or figure skating, where athletes compete at high levels younger than in most other sports, are called “early specialization” sports. Most other sports,...

Teaching Moment Decreased flexibility, joint mobility, and balance are all a result of bad posture. Bad habits add up. Learn more about how your posture can affect the alignment of your entire body and what you can do to maintain healthy movement patterns. 

Teaching Moment What’s new in LTAD 3.0? Athlete development pathways describe the systems, programs and services that support athlete progression from learning sport skills to achieving podium results and/or living a healthy active life. Sport for Life is hosting a webinar on December 5 from 1-2:30pm EST, presented by Dr. Colin Higgs and Dr. Paul Jurbala, to...

Teaching Moment Hazing is a complex issue that is entangled in the culture and tradition of Canadian University sport. Anecdotal reports and growing research indicate that hazing persists among university athletes, yet to date, we did not have foundational data to provide a baseline for understanding hazing trends across Canada. Findings of a recent study...

SIRC Blog According to research by the Conference Board of Canada, workplace health and wellness was estimated to be a booming $6 billion industry and set to permeate 78% of workplaces in 2016. And while creating a healthy workplace can be a challenging task in today’s demanding work environment, organizations are recognizing the benefits including...

Teaching Moment It is not uncommon for athletes to ingest caffeine on race day to improve endurance performance. How much of a difference does it make, and is there a difference between coffee and caffeine supplements? Check out what one research study has to say.

“Top 10” List What if you were told that almost 65% of the jobs elementary school students will be doing in the future don’t even exist yet. The world we live in is rapidly evolving and accelerating change. Here are 7 survival skills of the future, the younger generation absolutely needs in order to succeed...

Activity and Exercise Walking at any pace is tremendous for your health. What people don’t know is that generally speaking, the faster you walk, the greater the benefits. Check out 3 reasons why walking faster can improve your overall heath.

Did you know … In adolescence, girls are less likely to participate in sport, are more likely to drop out of sport, and report more poor sport experiences compared to boys. Concerns related to appearance, body shape, size, and weight disproportionally affect girls during adolescence and may impact their sport experiences. A recent study assessed...

SIRC Blog   Perfecting a good workout routine that balances aerobic, anaerobic and strength training is a great goal for all around fitness. However, sometimes your body settles into a rhythm and fewer gains are seen. Changing up your routine and incorporating different styles of workout are a great way to stimulate your systems. Unconventional...