SCRI Research Plenary: Impact of sport participation among adolescents
SCRI Presentation – Power of Sport: The True Sport Report
Physical literacy in Indigenous youth
A recent study emphasized the need to rethink current approaches to supporting physical literacy for indigenous youth. Findings from this study highlighted five key themes for supporting physical literacy in indigenous youth, including the importance of engaging in wisdom-sharing, taking a youth-centred approach that uses humility and being mindful of teaching approaches used in programs.
Physical Activity Facilitators & Barriers for Children with ASD
SCRI Panel: Trending topics in youth sport
Research Findings: Supporting Safe Environments for Youth in Sports
The challenges of school sport
School sport is essential for student education and wellbeing, yet it faces several challenges. A recent study surveyed 82 teacher-coaches and 38 athletic directors across Canada, uncovering 3 main issues with school sports: changing the school sport culture, ensuring long-term sustainability, and the threat posed by club sports.
Rethinking growth in youth sport
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…
Why teen athletes need to prioritize sleep
It can be difficult for teenaged athletes to get enough sleep amid rigorous training schedules and competition stress, which can negatively impact health and performance. Research shows that structured sleep schedules and monitoring for signs of sleep disturbances are ways that tends can prioritize rest and maintain overall well-being.
Exercise training for youth tennis athletes
For optimal athletic performance, it is important not to neglect overall fitness. This study found that exercise training improves the physical fitness of young tennis players, particularly in speed and agility.