Parents

The Role of Group Norms in the Underreporting of Concussions in Youth Sport

October 27, 2020

This blog is the fourth installment in a series in collaboration with Queen’s University. As an assignment to build knowledge mobilization skills, Dr. Luc Martin, Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, tasked students in his third year team...

• Coaching
• Concussion
• Injury
• Youth

Early Specialization in Hockey

Research finds elite NHL and collegiate hockey players often begin playing sports around 4 years of age, but only specialize in hockey at, on average, age 14. Experts suggest that because hockey requires players to master a wide variety of...

• Athlete Development
• Youth

National School Safety Week

This year, National School Safety Week (October 17-23) emphasizes the importance of being safe in the digital age. With school, sport training, and connecting with friends moving online, youth could be exposed to threats that include harmful content, viruses and...

• COVID-19
• Technology
• Youth

Healthy Behaviours During COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on the movement and play behaviours of Canadian children and youth. Researchers found that during restrictions, less than 5% of children and 0.6% of youth met recommended activity guidelines, and spent less...

• COVID-19
• Health and Wellness
• Youth

Parents in Sport Week

Whether it’s driving kids to games and practices, teaching them to deal with wins and losses, or being an active role model, parents play an important role in supporting the participation of children and youth in sport - especially during COVID-19. From October...

• Participation
• Youth

National Coaches Week 2020

National Coaches Week (September 19-27, 2020) celebrates the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. It’s an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach. From the Coaching Association of Canada,...

• Coaching

Returning to Play…Better

September 16, 2020

When the initial shock of the COVID-19 lockdown passed, the attention of our sector turned to contemplating what sport and physical activity would look like in an era of public health restrictions. The development and implementation of return to play...

• COVID-19
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Health and Wellness
• Leadership and Governance
• Marketing and Communications
• Physical and Health Education
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Quality Sport

Back to School Stress

For parents/guardians and children, levels of anxiety and stress surrounding back to school plans may be high. Researchers from the University of Calgary recommend honest and open discussions and the use of the “name-it-to-tame-it” strategy to support a positive back...

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Physical and Health Education
• Youth

Bringing a Trauma-Sensitive Focus into Children’s Active Play

September 3, 2020

It’s September – a traditional time of transition. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, children are confronting significant change and uncertainty. Children are at elevated risks of negative physical and mental health consequences for several reasons (Chanchlani et al.,...

• Mental Health
• Participation
• Physical and Health Education
• Youth

SportSmart Workshop - Online

September 17, 2020
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

SportSmart: Injury prevention and performance tips for parents and coaches SportSmart: Injury prevention and Performance Workshop by SportMedBC introductory safety and performance tips designed to help parents, coaches and managers understand how to better prepare athletes, prevent injuries and facilitate...

• Injury