Chinese-Canadians’ perspectives on health & sport participation

Project Summary The main objective of the project was to investigate Chinese-Canadians’ perspectives about health and sport practice. Overall, participants reported both positive and negative changes in their perspectives and practices related to health and sport participation after immigrating to Canada. They experienced both cultural conflicts and integration. Multiple factors influenced their sport participation. For…

Bike-Sharing Programs

Data collected from 77 million bike share trips revealed that women are less likely to use bike-sharing programs for active transportation if the stations are located in busy city centers instead of quieter, residential neighbourhoods.

Curling and community in rural canada

Project Summary The main objective of this research was to understand the role of curling clubs in rural Canadian life. It aimed to deepen and broaden our understanding of the role of leisure and sport settings in community development by studying the rural curling club. Specifically, it sought to: (1) explore the functions of these…

Name Mispronunciation

New findings from the University of Alberta found that ethnic-minority students felt disrespected when people mispronounced their last names, but appreciated it when people made an effort to get it right. With many organizations committed to making sport environments welcoming and inclusive, asking for correct pronunciation is a best practice to demonstrate respect and educate…

She Belongs

Creating a positive social environment that intentionally fosters a sense of belonging is integral to the retention of girls in sport and physical activity. Canadian Women & Sport’s new She Belongs resource offers practical recommendations for coaches and program leaders focused on building a positive culture, creating an inclusive and safe environment, connecting girls with…

IWD 2020

March 8th is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, #EachforEqual, highlights the importance of individual action to influence broader social change. The Government of Canada set a target to achieve gender parity in sport at every level by 2035. Consider how you can challenge stereotypes, fight bias, and improve opportunities for girls and women, as participants…

Physical Activity Guidelines

Fewer than 1 in 5 Canadians meet Canada’s physical activity guidelines, and low-income Canadians are 33% less likely to be active than higher earners. For low-income families, it’s about more than just cost – safety concerns and lack of time also limit physical activity. Are context-specific guidelines the answer?

Active Aging & Men’s Health

In the SIRC blog, researchers discuss how older male adults desired to engage in sport and physical activity with peers, and be supervised by a knowledgeable instructor or coach. This finding is important considering social norms that expect men to be independent and self-reliant.

Event Legacy Strategies

Could a voucher system turn sport event spectators into participants? Learn what researchers from the University of Waterloo, the Mattamy National Cycling Centre and Cycling Canada did to enhance legacies from the hosting of national and international sport events in the SIRC blog. Will these strategies be used at the 2020 UCI World Track Cycling…

Curling Prize Money

This year, for the first time, Curling Canada will award the men’s and women’s national champions the same amount of prize money. This weekend, join the 1.5M active Canadian curlers in celebrating Curling Day in Canada (February 22) and tune in to the final games of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts happening in Moose Jaw,…