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Cultural competence in sports psychology

February 22, 2024
A recent global study shows that sports psychology professionals must prioritize cultural competence beyond a checklist, considering it an ethical duty for effective practice. The research highlights the need to actively develop this competence through learning from mistakes and open conversations, grounding it in personal and professional experiences for meaningful cultural understanding.

Challenges and solutions in parental support for young para-athletes

February 21, 2024
Parents supporting young para-athletes report challenges including limited local sports options and funding difficulties. Recognizing these hurdles, and understanding their impact, can inform improved support mechanisms for the sports sector like addressing cultural barriers, engaging parents in program development, enhancing access to sports for disabled youth, and refining talent identification pathways for aspiring para-athletes.

Transforming women’s sports through technology

February 20, 2024
In women’s elite sports, technology is transforming the game. Deloitte predicts that wearables, data analytics, and immersive fan experiences will optimize athlete performance and recovery. Embracing these technologies not only enhances fan engagement and opens new revenue streams but also fuels the growth and sustainability of women’s elite sports. It’s a win-win for players, fans,...

Aerobic exercise improving episodic memory in late adulthood

February 19, 2024
Memory in late adulthood often tends to deteriorate with age. Aerobic exercise remains one of the most promising approaches for enhancing cognitive function in late adulthood. Recent research highlights the benefits of aerobic exercise on episodic memory among adults older than 55 years of age.

Art therapy in youth concussion recovery

February 16, 2024
Up and coming research from a PhD student at the university of Alberta combines art therapy with concussion recovery science. The research explores communication challenges faced by youth post-concussion and showcases the power of art as a tool for self-expression, calling for a reimagining of rehabilitation in concussion management.

KidsAction Coaching

February 15, 2024
KidsAction Coaching is an evidence-based coaching approach developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) to support the development of children with neurodevelopmental or intellectual disability (NDD). KidsAction offers free resources and tools to community-based coaches, organizations and families to make physical activity more accessible and enjoyable for all children, of all abilities....

Rest and injury

February 14, 2024
Rest and sleep are key parts of maintaining physical health and recovering from potential injuries. This is true even outside of competition season, a recent study done on preseason rugby athletes found that longer sleep duration during the preseason may assist in enhancing physical qualities including aerobic capacity and body composition.

Boxing and mental health benefits

February 13, 2024
Physical activity has been shown to have a multitude of mental health benefits. A recent study found that non-contact boxing appears to improve mood, self-esteem, happiness, confidence, self-agency, concentration, metabolic burden, strength and coordination. On top of this, there is evidence showing that it can provide a cathartic release of anger, aggression, stress, and the...

Machine learning and injury

February 12, 2024
Injuries are common in sports and can have significant physical, psychological and financial consequences. A recent study found that current machine learning methods can be used to identify athletes at high risk of injury and be helpful to detect the most important injury risk factors.

Sport inclusion

February 9, 2024
Sport should be an inclusive space for all, which is why it is important that all people feel included regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and beyond. A recent study highlights elevated levels of mistreatment to individuals who identify as a sexual minority and offers important contributions to understanding sexuality, sports-related mistreatment, and adults’...

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