Knowledge Nuggets

Carol LaFayette-Boyd is one of Canada’s rising track and field stars – at the age of 77. The multiple world record holder is one of a growing number of Masters athletes forcing us to consider new frontiers in human performance. Learn about the physical, social and psychological benefits of Masters sport in the SIRCuit.

New research from Western University shows rewards as little as 4 cents a day can motivate physical activity-related behaviour change. Findings from a year-long evaluation of the Carrot Rewards app demonstrated use was associated with an increase in weekly step count on a population-scale, but was most evident for users who were physically inactive and...

Even the most solitary of sports — distance running — is not immune to the COVID-19 lockdown. Using a combination of live-streaming and the honor code, 2,400 participants from 56 countries took part in the Quarantine Backyard Ultra. For 63 consecutive hours, runners completed 4.167 miles every hour at any pace, targeting 262 miles. While...

The new Living True Sport While Physical Distancing infographic highlights ways to live each of the True Sport Principles while staying at home. This includes being an active member of the team, with both your colleagues and your family.

Meeting the recommended movement guidelines can contribute to the health and wellbeing of you and your family. In this ParticipACTION blog, 15 ways for you & your family to stay active at home, discover activities that you can do in your living room, on the balcony or in the backyard.

The way that adolescent athletes deal with teammates’ emotions impacts their own enjoyment and commitment in sport. While competition and comparison among teammates can fuel negative emotions, athletes who compliment and support their teammates can lighten the mood. Learn more in this infographic.

In the latest SIRCTalks episode, University of Alberta professor Dr. Nick Holt talks about his research on parenting in youth sport. He says, “What I hope through our research is that children…and parents have better experiences in sport, and more people are involved in sport for longer.”

New research with youth soccer players found trying your best and working hard were viewed as the most important factors to having fun in sport. Winning was ranked 40th in importance.

Data collected from 77 million bike share trips revealed that women are less likely to use bike-sharing programs for active transportation if the stations are located in busy city centers instead of quieter, residential neighbourhoods.

New findings from the University of Alberta found that ethnic-minority students felt disrespected when people mispronounced their last names, but appreciated it when people made an effort to get it right. With many organizations committed to making sport environments welcoming and inclusive, asking for correct pronunciation is a best practice to demonstrate respect and educate...