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Girls only sport spaces
March 7, 2025
Girls who are part of marginalized groups often miss out on sports, posing a big challenge for inclusion. A recent study found that much of the hesitancy to join sports comes from patriarchal norms and shyness. Promoting girls only sports with female coaches may lead to better rates of sport participation.
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Tailoring sport psychology services for masters athletes
March 6, 2025
Research focused on mental performance consultants shows that adult-oriented sport psychology services can be an important support for Masters athletes. Interviews with 10 Canadian professionals revealed the importance of tailoring content to performance readiness, balancing priorities, preserving enjoyment, and addressing age-related challenges.
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Empowering parents to enhance youth sport experiences
March 5, 2025
Parents shape youth sports by providing support, but misunderstandings can lead to negative behaviors. Research suggests that sports organizations should view parents as resources, encouraging feedback, mentorship, and collaboration to enhance athlete experiences.
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Benefits of pre-exercise stretching
March 4, 2025
Regular stretching is common among athletes as an injury prevention and warm up method. A recent study finds that regularly stretching before exercising and sticking to a routine can lower the chances of muscular or tendon injuries, especially in sports like running. Additionally, regular stretching may even improve balance and lower the risk of falling.
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Gender, settler colonialism, and sport in Indigenous communities
March 3, 2025
Have you ever considered the dynamics between gender, settler colonialism, and sport within Indigenous communities? For instance, lacrosse, once a traditional Indigenous practice, was adopted by white settlers, altering its cultural significance. Gendered expectations within settler colonial institutions, like residential schools, have also enforced ideals that impact Indigenous women’s participation in sports like lacrosse. To...
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Rethinking growth in youth sport
February 28, 2025
In the world of youth sports, we often hear how playing teaches important life skills. But focusing solely on practical outcomes overlooks the deeper, personal growth that happens. Looking at sports through a different lens, one that values individual growth and the journey of ‘becoming’, can uncover new ways young athletes learn and grow, offering...
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How technology influences the sport system
February 27, 2025
From boosting player performance to transforming fan experiences, AI and big data are shaking up the sports world like never before. Dive into how these cutting-edge technologies are redefining the sport industry!
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Why gender equity faces pushback in sport governance
February 26, 2025
Despite the emphasis on diversity, achieving gender balance in sport governance often meets resistance. Discover how outdated mindsets and buzzwords like “meritocracy” are being used to keep women out of top decision-making roles in sport.
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The impact of mental toughness on sport performance
February 25, 2025
Does mental toughness make a difference in sport performance? This review dove into research and found that athletes with higher mental toughness consistently perform better, especially in combat and individual sports.
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Motor training and the athlete’s brain
February 24, 2025
Motor skill training doesn’t just improve performance, it rewires the brain! Athletes develop fewer but stronger brain connections through training, boosting focus and reaction time and giving them a mental edge.
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