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Creating supportive spaces for women working in sport

A study of women managers in a men’s professional sports league uncovered prevalent sexism, including the objectification and diminishment of women. The results highlight the importance of implementing comprehensive anti-sexism training and supportive policies for women in the sports industry.

Pregnancy and (a lack of) sport research

Pregnant women have unique health considerations, but they’re significantly underrepresented in sport research. As a result, we’re faced with severe knowledge gaps concerning female-specific cardiovascular physiology and sports performance. Researchers are calling for more inclusive research and sex-specific guidelines to better inform the training and participation policies of pregnant women.

What we can all learn from Canadian Girls Baseball: A leader in girls-only sport

In the realm of youth sports, Canadian Girls Baseball (CGB) stands out as a game-changer. This organization is breaking new ground by creating a welcoming space where girls can thrive in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Through their innovative approach and supportive community, CGB is showing that when girls are given the opportunity, they…

ReThink Sport: Building an inclusive and equitable future for youth sports in Canada

From coast to coast to coast, what could a reimagined equitable, diverse, and inclusive youth sport system look like, especially for girls? This is the question driving the mission of the ReThink Sport Project. Given what we know; that youth face a myriad of barriers to sport participation including identity factors such as gender, race,…

Striving for gender equity in sport

It is important in all realms of life to strive for gender equity and equality. In a recent study conducted on an Australian football and netball club aiming for gender equity, researchers analyzed decision-making structures and the establishment of women’s football sections over a 6-month period using interviews and observations. Despite efforts to promote gender…

Taking a non-binary approach to sport diversity

Gender binaries have an influence on sports policies, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by transgender individuals. A recent study highlights the limitations of current governing body procedures, which often prioritize binary gender structures and fail to accommodate non-binary identities.

Injury and gender across sports

In the realm of sports, the potential for injury looms large, with varying degrees of risk across different athletic endeavours. A recent study reveals that, overall, soccer has the highest head impact rate among both boys and girls. However, when examining male and female sports separately, male high school soccer, basketball, and lacrosse teams exhibit…

Help-seeking for mental health

This study showed that female athletes exhibited more positive attitudes towards seeking help and held higher expectations regarding counseling compared to male athletes. These findings shed light on potential gender-related disparities in the perception of mental health support in sport, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches to adapt to the diverse needs of athletes.

Optimizing gender-specific performance

Optimizing performance in soccer requires collaboration among coaches, physicians, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists to provide tailored recommendations. A recent study offers valuable insights into essential factors, including hydration status and training load structure, crucial for optimizing body composition and health.

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