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Prioritizing masters sport in coach education
June 17, 2025
A recent study explored coach education directors’ perspectives on supporting lifelong sport participation through adult-oriented coaching development. Findings revealed a dominant focus on youth and high performance coaching, despite recognizing the unique needs of adult athletes. Based on the results of this study, there is a need to integrate Masters sport coaching into coach education...
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Cooling strategies to enhance performance in the heat
June 16, 2025
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games showcased many examples of how athletes adopted cooling strategies to improve performance in hot weather, from ice vests to heat-absorbing headbands. According to a review of the research, neck cooling (using cooling collars, wet towels, or ice bags) is one of the most effective and practical strategies to...
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Promoting mental health help-seeking in athletes
June 13, 2025
Seeking help for mental health can be difficult for athletes, and researchers are trying to understand why. According to one study, challenges that many athletes face include limited access to mental health support and fear of judgement from others when seeking help. Having role models and teams that promote mental health can play an important...
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Moving toward better wellbeing
June 12, 2025
Physical activity is more than just a way to stay fit, it can play a meaningful role in supporting people experiencing homelessness. New research shows it can improve mental health, aid in addiction recovery, and enhance overall well-being.
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Getting active with dad
June 11, 2025
This Father’s Day celebrate the power of getting active together! This study highlights that when dads and daughters move more together, they gain more than just exercise they build stronger skills, better health, and lasting connections.
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Strength training for children and youth
June 10, 2025
Parents often wonder whether strength training is safe for children and adolescents. Research shows that strength training can increase muscular fitness and bone mass, motor development, and performance if done properly. Strength training is considered appropriate for children aged 6 years and older through training strategies using body weight and simple equipment with a focus...
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Building resilience and adapting to rising temperatures with physical activity
June 9, 2025
Did you know that regular physical activity could make you more resilient to rising global temperatures? By improving heat tolerance and reducing vulnerability, physical activity may play a crucial role in adapting to climate change. While more research is needed to explore these effects, physical activity remains an important tool to protect and promote health...
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How parents can help their child cope with getting “cut”
June 6, 2025
Deselection, or being “cut” from a team, can be tough for young competitive athletes. Parents can help their child cope with being cut from a team by being positive and using the “console first, talk later” rule. Allow your child time to process their emotions for 24 to 48 hours before talking to them about...
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Pain relief medication in elite athletes
June 5, 2025
An alarming number of elite athletes rely on pain relief medication to compete through injuries or enhance performance. Despite some caution about side effects, self-administration is common and can be influenced by coaches and medical staff.
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Socioeconomic status and sport participation
June 4, 2025
Socioeconomic status can greatly influence sport participation. For example, a study of more than 1000 youth showed that kids from less affluent families tried fewer sports, had lower rates of overall sports participation, and were less physically active. Reducing common barriers, such as providing affordable sport programs and transportation options, may help to make sport...
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