Reconstructing Sport in Canada
Sport in Canada is facing a major reckoning with youth participation declining, thousands of national team athletes citing maltreatment, and sport governance confronting heavy public and media scrutiny. What will it take to reconstruct a sport system that fosters a positive, healthy, excellent experience for everyone involved in sport? On June 21, tune in to…
Cricket: The Power of Sport Webinar
Join Centre for Sport Capacity member, Dr. Taylor McKee, and founding members of the the Brock Cricket team on June 6th, from 2:00 – 3:00pm EST, for the Cricket: The Power of Sport Webinar! Our speakers are in the process of putting together Brock University’s first cricket program. In addition, they have helped to organize and participated…
Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Discussion Series – Session 4 – Indigenous Sport Inclusion
Indigenous peoples have often not been included in sport. There is a parallel sport system that is Indigenous-led and is for Indigenous participants. Appreciating the Indigenous sport system and understanding how the two systems can work together will be the focus of this session. Register here.
Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Discussion Series – Session 3 – Supporting Low-Income Families in Sport
Financial barriers are a challenge to sport participation. Sport can be expensive and it is beyond the registration fees. This session will share some of the education, understanding and empathy needed in making sport welcoming and accessible to low-income families. Panelists Rebecca Foshole-Luke (she/her): Rebecca is a registered forensic social worker who is passionate about the intersection…
2022 CSEP Career Expo Registration for Exhibitors – May 11th, 2022 – 11:00am to 6:00pm EST
2022 CSEP Career Expo – May 11th, 2022 from 11:00am to 6:00pm ET New this year CSEP is offering the first CSEP Career Expo. This is a good opportunity for potential employers to meet with CSEP Certified Personal Trainers, Clinical Exercise Physiologists. Career Expo format: Virtual Event with opportunity to book individual appointments ​Employers can…
Mental Health: Supporting Athletes and Coaches
Sport and competition have the ability to greatly influence a person’s wellbeing. Participation in sport is often associated with protecting and preventing mental health. But the pressures associated with competitive sport can have negative effects and have a significant influence on a person’s wellbeing. Athletes and coaches are experiencing depression, anxiety, eating disorders and burnout….
Sport & The Environment: Envisioning Alternative Socio-Environmental Futures Through Sociocultural Kinesiology
This speaker series examines sport in the context of the climate emergency. It examines the politics of sport and the environment, meaning the decision-making of people, organizations, and governments, and the social dynamics that underlie these decisions. It considers environmental practices in sport, ranging from the everyday practices of individuals to the climate change mitigation…
Innovation and Creativity in the Sport Industry Webinar
Learn about what new innovations are coming to the sport industry and how sport organizations are investing in research and development to improve their market share as well as the consumer sport experience. This webinar is intended to generate a conversation about sport organizations and entrepreneurs harnessing creativity within their respective fields. Chris Charlebois is an…
Sport Safety Discussion: Creating Safe Environments for ParaSports
In honor of Women’s History Month and the Paralympic Games, join us for a panel discussion of inspiring leaders sharing their athlete &  coaching journeys and passion for creating a safer and more inclusive sport system.  The event takes place virtually March 23 from 2-3:30 PM (EST). Meet our distinguished host and panelists: Mike Frogley (Host) Mike…
2022 Atlantic Speed & Power Coaching Summit Roundtable Discussion: Everything Jumps
These roundtable discussions are part of the 2022 Atlantic Speed and Power Summit.Thursday April 7th join Kurt Downes, Alanna Boudreau, Steve Leblanc, Patrick Russell, and Wade Huber as they discuss their experiences and best practices with the jumps events. This roundtable discussion is FREE to all Athletics Canada members.Wednesday April 13th join our weekend panelists…