Air Quality and Outdoor Sport Safety: A Policy Guide for Canadian Sport Organizations
A Perfect Storm: How Shifting Climate and Demographics are Contributing to the Demise of Pond Hockey in Canada
Climate change and the future of the Winter Olympic Games: athlete and coach perspectives
Climate change is a new hurdle for children’s physical activity levels in Canada
The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the most comprehensive assessment of children’s physical activity in Canada, recently gave the country a D+ in overall physical activity. While this grade is better than the D grade given in 2022, there is still much room for improvement. The D+ resulted from only…
Climate change impacts on outdoor activities in the summer
Much of summer tourism heavily relies on outdoor activities like hiking and water sports. Climate change could affect these activities, calling for adaptation measures such as improving natural conditions, upgrading infrastructure, and enhancing equipment.
Regular physical activity and rising temperatures
Regular physical activity across the lifespan could allow people to better tolerate rising temperatures. Research shows that regular physical activity in hot conditions can increase one’s heat tolerance and can help the body deal with stress placed on the cardiovascular system during hot temperatures. Physical activity can also help people cope with the stresses associated…
Health risks of climate change to athletes
Climate change poses complex risks to the environment, society, and health, but its impact on sports has been underexplored. Take a look at this new model that outlines the health risks climate change poses to athletes, including direct threats from extreme weather and indirect effects like increased air pollution and infection risks.
Reviewing the impact of climate change on sports
As climate change increasingly affects our world, its impact on sports operations is becoming more evident. This review explores how climate shifts are influencing organized competitive sports, from athlete health and performance in the heat to cities’ suitability for hosting events.
Sport performance in cold weather
Cold weather can impact sports performance, making specific guidelines for competing in cold conditions necessary. This review offers insights on how cold affects the body and provides tips for athletes and coaches to stay healthy and perform well in winter sports.
Scoring for the planet
Football clubs are making significant strides for the planet through innovative initiatives like Pledgeball, which harnesses the collective energy of fans to tackle climate change head-on. An examination of this campaign within a European football club revealed that by strategically aligning climate initiatives with fan identities and leveraging the sport’s distinctive culture, clubs effectively empowered…