Knowledge Nuggets

Apps of the Day Concussion continues to be a hot topic in sport. Education and awareness are important if we are to keep youth safe and continually involved in sport and physical activity. Athletes, parents, teachers, coaches, and the public at large can work together to minimize the negative consequences of concussion, starting by educating...

Activity and Exercise Warmer weather lends itself perfectly to outdoor gatherings. These 15 Lawn Games to Break Out This Summer are great ideas for kids and adults alike to stay active outside while having a great time. 

How To Physical activity and the love of the outdoors is a great way to connect with people. This article outlines some ideas on how to share your love of being active with new Canadians to help them adjust to their new lives, while making new friends. 

SIRC Blog Engaging in risky play is a natural part of a child’s development. In addition to increasing physical activity and developing social skills, risky play is a way by which children learn to adapt to their environments and fears, moderating the potential of a future anxiety disorder. What constitutes risky play and just how...

Activity and Exercise Summer is peak pool season! Check out these fun and creative pool games suitable for all swimmers, no matter the age, to make the most of your pool time. 

Activity and Exercise Lauren Fleshman, an American track star, wrote a powerful letter to her past self about elite sport as a woman, the fight against a developing body and the mental pressure of competing. This is a compelling piece for athletes as well as coaches and parents. Lauren provides a glimpse into how sport...

Leadership The Canadian Concussion Collaborative (CCC) is composed of members of 16 Canadian organizations committed to improving concussion education and implementing best practices for the prevention and management of concussions. The CCC is an asset for not only physicians, but for all Canadians, with up-to-date concussion resources on recognition, assessment, management, and more.

App of the Day This list of 15 productivity apps has app suggestions for multiple parts of your day to help you stay on track. From email aggregation to project management, logging hours to avoiding procrastination and more, one or more of these apps may help you save some time in your busy day and...

SIRC Blog Fitness trackers have become increasingly popular among both people who are new to exercise, and those who have been long-time athletes. However, the 10, 000-step goal often encouraged by manufacturers does not have a scientific founding and recent research suggests that these trackers lack accuracy in certain measurements. Check out this week’s blog...

Did You Know? Behind every elite athlete is a team of professionals that apply science to optimize movements, physiological functions, and equipment. There are many fascinating career opportunities in sport science and this article showcases three different sports scientists and how they are contributing to high-level sport.