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.
How coaches can increase athlete enjoyment and commitment
How a coach interacts with athletes can be significant predictor of athletes’ enjoyment and intentions to stay in sport. A study of 202 elite-level artistic swimmers from 22 countries showed that athletes under the guidance of democratic-style coaches reported elevated levels of athletic enjoyment and expressed greater intent to pursue their athletic careers. This finding…
Sport brands boost fans’ well-being
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crucial sport brands can be in supporting fans’ mental health. This study, involving 770 sport fans, found that being involved with sport brands helps reduce feelings of emptiness and increases well-being.
The impact of mental toughness on sport performance
Does mental toughness make a difference in sport performance? This review dove into research and found that athletes with higher mental toughness consistently perform better, especially in combat and individual sports.
Motor training and the athlete’s brain
Motor skill training doesn’t just improve performance, it rewires the brain! Athletes develop fewer but stronger brain connections through training, boosting focus and reaction time and giving them a mental edge.