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.

Non-contact boxing and mental health

While the mental health benefits of physical activity are well-documented, the specific advantages remain relatively unexplored. A recent review underscores the benefits that non-contact boxing may offer such as significant relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress.

Gender, settler colonialism, and sport in Indigenous communities

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…

Injury in recreational athletes

Research on sports injuries often focuses on high performance athletes, potentially overlooking the risks for recreational players. This study on recreational tennis players found that they experience different injury patterns, with most injuries being caused by falls and twists.

Increasing quality of life for individuals with disabilities through community activity

Children with intellectual disabilities and developmental conditions often experience difficulties with certain tasks and limited eye contact. Active participation in community activities such as sport has been shown to enhance their overall happiness, indicating the significance of engagement in improving their well-being.

Sport North Coaching Mini-Series – Part 2: Being a Good Sport Parent

SCRI Research Plenary: Impact of sport participation among adolescents

SCRI Keynote: Punching above our weight

Strategic planning for membership growth in nonprofit community sport

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.