Extracurricular sport improves long-term chances of academic success in boys and girls

Towards the development of an online athlete leadership training program

SCRI Keynote: Punching above our weight

Sport North Coaching Mini-Series – Part 1: Coaching the MultiSport Athlete

Why is it difficult for high performance athletes to ask for help?

In the competitive world of sports, athletes continually push their limits in pursuit of excellence. High performance athletes who are training for events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games face unique stressors throughout the 4-year cycle, from the pressures of competition to the post-Games “blues” to uncertainty about future cycles (Henriksen et al., 2020). As…

Leveling the playing field: Accessibility in youth basketball

This article is part of a series in collaboration with the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport (CHYDS) at Brock University and was presented at the CHYDS’ hosted Youth Sport Summit in April 2024. Most kids who have played basketball have never been on a basketball team. Despite its potential to be one of the…

Understanding the capacity of national sport organizations (NSOs) for gender equity: Recommendations for NSO Leaders and Policy Directors

As leaders of amateur sport in Canada, national sport organizations (NSOs) are tasked with addressing gender equity and increased engagement of women and girls. NSO leaders may focus their efforts through new policies, initiatives or programs, but their ability to successfully develop and implement these new ideas is dependent on their organization’s capacity to do…

Committing to Start Running

Research on new runners found that a strong personal “why” tied to identity and values boosts commitment to running, but social inequalities like gender and health disparities can impede progress despite strong motivation. Effective interventions for new runners should prioritize meaningful motivations and consider individual circumstances while promoting an enjoyable running experience.

Influence of structural and psychosocial factors on the level of physical activity of preschoolers attending daycare

Project Summary  Objectives  Theoretical framework: Theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen 1991) and the Cohen et al. structural model (2000).   Research Methods  Population: Children aged three to five attending a child care facility, run by the government of Quebec, in the National Capital and Chaudière-Appalaches regions (Quebec, Canada), and their daycare workers.   Sample: Randomly selected child…

Using motor learning concepts to enhance athlete skill development

Motor learning is the process of acquiring and refining skills, such as movements or strategies, through practice and experience. It is an important concept in sport because it helps coaches create effective training programs to help athletes improve performance. Coaches can use motor learning principles to: Provide effective feedback Design efficient practice plans by using…