Knowledge Nuggets

Organized sports have been increasingly used as a platform to promote mental health. This study found that sport-based interventions in non-elite sports, had moderate to strong positive effects on mental health literacy, including reduced stigma and increased knowledge.

Volunteer officials play a crucial role in facilitating and supporting grassroots sports. Despite increasing participation of women in sports worldwide, there exists a notable discrepancy in female participation as volunteer officials at the community level. This gap can be attributed to 4 key themes: motives, barriers, supports, and retention, shedding light on the factors influencing...

High performance athletes confront many mental health challenges throughout their career. According to a recent consensus statement, these challenges vary across distinct phases of the Olympic and Paralympic journey, and can impact athletes in the lead up to, during, and after the Games. This underscores the need for heightened mental health awareness as well as...

Soccer, one of the most popular sports in the world, comes with various risks of injury. This study highlights sport-specific injury information, injury prevention, and challenges with implementation.

Regular physical activity is crucial for children’s health, but it often declines during out-of-school periods like summer holidays. Children aged 6 to 9 years, experience a significant decrease in overall physical activity during summer holidays, which persisted even after the holidays ended. This underscores the importance of addressing summer holiday trends in physical activity to...

Retirement from sport poses challenges for athletes’ identity and mental health. A recent study of Canadian athletes highlights the importance of support from friends, teammates, and family in facilitating career transition planning. Collaborative efforts by sport organizations and staff can educate athletes on how to foster supportive environments, leading to improved performance, prolonged careers, and...

Beyond solely targeting weight loss, engaging in physical activity can yield significant benefits for obesity management in individuals, prioritizing overall health rather than focusing only on weight loss. Recent research delves into these advantages, underscoring the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and activity specialists to effectively communicate this message.

Vitamin D is crucial for health as it impacts bone health and immune function. Indoor elite athletes have been shown to have lower vitamin D levels compared to outdoor athletes, with nearly all indoor athletes being deficient in the vitamin.

High intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a widely used form of training to improve cardiac performance. Research shows that a 5-week HIIT program improved aerobic capacity and sport-specific skills for athletes.

Self-esteem plays a crucial role in both daily life and sports. This study finds that athletes in individual sports generally exhibit higher levels of self-esteem compared to those in team sports.