Knowledge Nuggets

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.  

Did You Know? Concussions can impact daily health, performance, and the desire to continue participating in physical activity. Competitive and casual exercise are both valuable components of life, and there have been significant efforts in concussion research in recent years. Translating and presenting these research findings at the community level is critical for real-life prevention...

App of the Day Summertime is one of the most popular times for travel. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s TravWell app is an easy-to-use resource that gives vaccine recommendations specific to your travel plans. It also has a packing list feature, the ability to keep a record of your travel documents, and customizable...

SIRC Blog Being an athlete is rewarding in countless ways, but there are also times it can be stressful. From experienced world-class athletes to young children in sport, athletes can be under immense external and internal pressure. To promote peak performance, as well as continued enjoyment of sport, mental skills training should be included within...

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Newly released!! The Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport has been developed to ensure that athletes with a suspected concussion receive timely and appropriate care, and proper management to allow them to return to their sport. Developed by Parachute and its Expert Advisory Concussion Subcommittee, the Guideline is based on a review of the current...

Did You Know? Exercise is great for our bodies, but it can also help with our learning and memory. During exercise, our bodies release certain chemicals that play a role in transforming new knowledge into long-term memory. That means that exercising after learning can boost your memory, enhancing your information retention of newly learned material.

Coaching Tip Coaching is often complex, well-planned, deliberate, and calculated. Sometimes, though, the best strategies are the simplest. These 5 Ways to Increase Coach-to-Athlete Communication act as reminders for when we interact with children and are incredibly easy to incorporate into everyday practices.  

SIRC Blog Be it for business or for pleasure, travelling often shakes up your normal schedule. Meals, sleep, and fitness routines change to accommodate meetings or activities. Travel doesn’t need to set you back from your fitness goals, though. Check out these strategies you can use while on the road to help you stay in...