Benefits of sport in individuals with disabilities
Sports participation offers benefits for all, including those with disabilities, by enhancing functionality and reducing anxiety. This review explores these benefits, emphasizing positive outcomes like socialization, enjoyment, and opportunities to challenge stereotypes among individuals with disabilities.
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.
A sociocultural analysis of adaptive skateboarding and wheelchair motocross
This study explored physically disabled skateboarders and wheelchair motocross (WCMX) riders’ experiences with the skateboarding community, online (on Instagram), and within skatepark settings. It aims to add to the growing research on physically disabled peoples’ participation in adaptive sports, giving insight into their experiences in the informal, adaptive sports of skateboarding and WCMX. Background: Findings…
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…
Sport to increase happiness in older adults
Sport participation benefits individuals at all stages of life, including older adults. This study found that engaging in sports not only increased happiness but also strengthened community bonds among participants.
Kinesio Taping for chronic ankle instability
Ankle injuries are common among athletes, with recurrent sprains potentially leading to chronic ankle instability (CAI). Kinesio Taping, a type of therapeutic taping, has shown to provide moderate stabilization for athletes with CAI.
Local sports clubs post COVID-19
As local sports clubs try to bounce back in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, they face various challenges. Explore how these clubs are struggling to return to organized sports and emphasize the importance of using proven strategies to help them adapt and survive.
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.
Music and sport performance
Listening to music while exercising is a popular habit among athletes, offering benefits for both performance and motivation. Its effectiveness can vary based on individual music preferences, with some evidence suggesting a significant impact on performance.
Recreational running for wellbeing
A multitude of physical and mental health benefits for people who run recreationally span various age groups. Participation in running activities has been associated with enhanced well-being, mood improvement, and reduced levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, showcasing its positive impact on overall health.