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Post-Games mental health support

February 17, 2022
Competing in major events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games can have a significant impact on athletes’ mental health. Olympic and Paralympic athletes are particularly vulnerable in the post-Games period. Since both staff and resources are likely to be depleted after the Games, planning for specialized support can help athletes during this critical time.

Mixed-gender Olympic sports

February 16, 2022
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games saw the introduction of several mixed-gender events, such as the triathlon relay and team judo. At Beijing 2022, 4 new events, in which women and men compete together, will be making their debut. These include mixed team snowboard cross, ski aerials, ski jumping, and short-track speed skating.

Climate change and winter sports

February 15, 2022
Climate change can have a profound impact on the conditions at the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, impacting athletes’ safety and ability to perform. Modelling suggests that if global emissions remain on the trajectory of the last 2 decades, only 1 city will remain worldwide with the ability to reliably host the Games. A low...

Winter Games injury prevention

February 14, 2022
Did you know that 12% of athletes competing in the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games experienced an injury? While injury rates have remained similar across the last 3 Winter Olympics, there is considerable variation in incidence rates across sports. Understanding sport-specific variations in illness or injury can help with prevention and planning of healthcare during...

Athlete nutrition and travel

February 11, 2022
For athletes competing in Beijing, meeting nutrition goals in a different food environment might be a challenge. Planning for eating en route, considering food culture at the destination, and establishing team rules around food hygiene can help teams and athletes ensure good nutrition, manage jet lag, and reduce the risk of illness during travel.

Self-compassion and injury recovery

February 10, 2022
After injury, athletes can experience a range of negative emotions and coping strategies (e.g., anxiety, worry, ruminating or dwelling, avoidance). Self-compassion can enable athletes to focus on healthier, more proactive ways of moving forward with recovery, and may even reduce injury occurrence by decreasing athletes’ physiological activation to stress and facilitating their ability to focus...

Bouncing back from jet lag

February 9, 2022
Canadian athletes travelling to Beijing will have to deal with a significant time change. Jet lag can negatively impact sleep schedules and performance. However, research shows that good sleep hygiene (for example, a comfortable pillow and earplugs) and controlled light exposure can improve athletes’ speed and power for up to 96 hours after travel.

COVID-19 and high performance

February 8, 2022
COVID-19 has significant health impacts, making it a concern for elite athletes. Encouragingly, a study from the United Kingdom shows that most national team athletes with COVID-19 only experienced mild illness. But it’s not the same for everyone. Athletes with symptoms in the lower respiratory tract, such as chest pain, were more likely to have...

True North Challenge

February 7, 2022
Research shows that time spent outdoors being active is excellent for your mental health. When you exercise (especially outside), your body releases endorphins and feel-good chemicals that help boost your mood and beat the winter blues. If you’re looking for an easy way to get moving this month, join ParticipACTION’s True North Challenge, running February...

High performance mindset

February 4, 2022
There are many things that go into a podium-level performance. Interestingly, World, Olympic, and Paralympic champions report that mental skills were more critical to their performance than physical factors. Interpersonal support, performance strategies, and lifestyle are other factors that can help develop high-performing athletes.

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