Supporting student athletes
Student-athletes are faced with many pressures both on the field and in the classroom, which can lead to mental health challenges such as anxiety. Research shows that teaching student-athletes and their coaches strategies to promote social support, such as active listening strategies, may support improved mental health outcomes in student-athletes.
The importance of early access to multidisciplinary care in concussion recovery
A Canadian study examining the impact of access to multidisciplinary care following a concussion in Olympic athletes found that return to sport was longer in athletes who had a delayed access to care. This research emphasizes the importance of early engagement with healthcare professionals to ensure a quicker and safer return to sport.
Benefits of pre-exercise stretching
Regular stretching is common among athletes as an injury prevention and warm up method. A recent study finds that regularly stretching before exercising and sticking to a routine can lower the chances of muscular or tendon injuries, especially in sports like running. Additionally, regular stretching may even improve balance and lower the risk of falling.
Room 5– Identity & Culture in Canadian Hockey | Salle 5– Identité et culture dans le hockey canadien
Rethinking growth in youth sport
In the world of youth sports, we often hear how playing teaches important life skills. But focusing solely on practical outcomes overlooks the deeper, personal growth that happens. Looking at sports through a different lens, one that values individual growth and the journey of ‘becoming’, can uncover new ways young athletes learn and grow, offering…
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
How coaches can increase athlete enjoyment and commitment
How a coach interacts with athletes can be significant predictor of athletes’ enjoyment and intentions to stay in sport. A study of 202 elite-level artistic swimmers from 22 countries showed that athletes under the guidance of democratic-style coaches reported elevated levels of athletic enjoyment and expressed greater intent to pursue their athletic careers. This finding…
‘Sports foods’ for athletes
‘Sports foods’ play a crucial role in meeting an athlete’s body’s energy needs during exercise. These nutrients serve various functions such as protecting cartilage, improving muscle quality, controlling weight, and much more.