Sport sector update: Rule changes in action: How Taekwondo Canada is leading the way
The Hard-Hitting Truth: lessons learned from Jen Kish’s concussions & the importance of awareness
7B: Revisiting Recovery
Transformative Power of Sport: More than just sport
Transformative Power of Sport: Teamwork and Leadership
Transformative Power of Sport: Athlete Retirement Experience
Transformative Power of Sport: A Gold Medal Experience
Challenging the comeback effect
It was once believed that being slightly behind in a game could boost winning chances in basketball, but new research challenges this idea. Tests across other sports like football and rugby found no similar effect.
Mental health of high-performance coach and staff
A growing awareness of mental health needs among elite athletes has emerged, but the mental well-being of coaches and high-performance support staff (HPSS) in elite sports is less understood. Heightened levels of psychological distress, risky alcohol consumption, and sleep disturbances were found among coaches and HPSS, highlighting the need to extend mental health support to…
Preventing overtraining syndrome in elite athletes
Elite athletes’ intense training boosts performance but can lead to overtraining syndrome (OTS) without ample rest. A new review highlights OTS’s impact on physical and mental health, manifesting in reduced performance, mood swings, and motivation loss. Preventing OTS involves monitoring loads, prioritizing recovery, and adjusting training plans promptly based on early signs for optimal athlete…