Self-talk Enhances Endurance Performance

When athletes are mentally tired, it can negatively impact their performance. In a study, mentally fatigued athletes performed worse in endurance tests. However, when they used motivational self-talk during these tests, their performance improved. This means positive self-talk can actually overcome the negative effects of mental fatigue and boost performance.

Daily Walking and Risk of Early Death

Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that 11 minutes a day (75 minutes per week) of moderate-intensity physical activity would be sufficient to lower the risk of many diseases such as heart disease and cancer. They used a brisk walk as an example of an easy moderate-intensity activity to do every day

Sport Participation and Grit

Grit is defined as the combination of perseverance and passion that helps one overcome challenge. According to research, sport participation in childhood can lead to higher levels of grit in adulthood. Grit can be beneficial for stress, setbacks, failures, and helplessness, making it an important tool for wellbeing.

Climate change and childhood fitness

According to research, children cope with high temperatures differently than adults. Physical activity levels in children are decreasing, with children having 30% lower aerobic fitness than their parents did at the same age. It’s important for children to be physically active and fit with temperatures rising because they will be able to better tolerate the…

Enhancing accountability and alignment within Canadian Basketball clubs through collaborative governance

State of basketball programming in Canada Beginning in 2022, Canada Basketball sought to innovate the way clubs are aligned to form the amateur basketball system in this country. Since 2015, the popularity of basketball has grown an unprecedented amount. As a result of the rapid rise in basketball’s popularity, youth basketball has been inundated with…

Impact of a missing audience on performance

Some athletes perform better when there is an audience and others do not. According to research, men run slower without an audience and women run faster. Women were also seen to perform better in complex tasks (e.g., shooting) when there was an audience present whereas men did not.

Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6)

The Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT6), previously called the CRT5, is a guide that can be used by non-medically trained individuals to identify and manage suspected concussions in children, adolescents, and adults. It highlights red flags, visible clues of a suspected concussion, symptoms of a suspected concussion, and awareness. Everyone involved in sport whether it be…

Exercise and Bone Health

Osteoporosis is the breakdown of bones, which can lead to an increased risk of injury. Research shows that regular exercise can promote bone strength, which can help with the prevention and management of osteoporosis. Activities that promote bone strength include moderate-intensity weight-bearing exercises such as jogging and resistance training exercises such as deadlifts and leg…

Teammates Support Mental Health

Teammates play an important role in supporting athletes’ mental health. Researchers found that many elite athletes feel most comfortable discussing topics related to mental health with their teammates, as they have often had similar experiences. Creating athlete support networks within teams or organizations may help reduce the stigma around mental health and help athletes openly…

Updated Concussion Consensus Statement

As new research around concussions in sport is published, best practices must adjust to reflect new findings. To that end, a new Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport has been published. The statement includes an updated return to sport strategy and new and updated tools to support the identification and management of concussions for athletes…