Blog Match Point: Treating and Preventing Tennis Elbow December 17, 2013 Tennis elbow is a very common sport related injury. Despite its name the injury can occur in a number of different sports. While usually a fairly minor injury, the resulting pain, discomfort, and potential weakness can prevent a person from... Athlete Development Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation
Blog Adaptive Winter Sports December 12, 2013 Being active is beneficial for our overall health both physically and mentally. Physical activity should be inclusive of all people, no matter their ability or disability. Now that winter is upon us, people of all abilities should be able to... Disability Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Sport Participation Weather
Blog 10 Tips for reducing the risks of ski and snowboarding injuries December 10, 2013 Winter is here and skis and snowboards are being polished up for weekends spent on the hill. Both skiing and snowboarding are excellent winter activities for adults and youth to enjoy as a recreational pastime or competitively. Propelling yourself down... Sport Participation Weather
Blog Working Out In A Winter Wonderland December 3, 2013 With Christmas approaching the inevitable drop in temperature is upon us. The good news is that this colder weather brings with it a plethora of outdoor winter activities to enjoy. People often have very practical reasons for wanting to avoid... Equipment Sport Participation Weather
Blog Children less fit than their parents November 28, 2013 Cardiovascular endurance exercise helps strengthen your heart so that it is able to transport oxygen to your organs and muscles. The heart is the most important muscle in the human body. With proper diet and regular exercise, cardiovascular diseases such... Children and Youth Physical Health Sport Participation
Blog Should athletes continue to train through illness? November 27, 2013 Every athlete during their career has experienced the frustration of illness which often temporarily derails their training. Many times the length of time off is determined by the severity of the illness and the rate of recovery, however, there are... Athlete Development Coaching Training Factors
Blog Can motivation be developed? November 19, 2013 by Trent Weir Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Kieran Behan made his first Olympic appearance at the 2012 London Games as the first gymnast from Ireland to qualify based on his results. While it's an impressive feat, it is... Athlete Development Coaching High Performance Mental Skills
Blog Physical Education Experiences November 13, 2013 The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and youth participate in moderate to vigorous activity for an hour each day. Being active helps children and youth decrease their chances of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases associated with a sedentary... Children and Youth Physical and Health Education Sport Participation
Blog Performance Anxiety November 8, 2013 It is the dying seconds of a basketball game. Your team is down. Making the next basket would lift your team to victory. What do you do? Some players live for the high-pressure moments and want the ball in their... Athlete Development Mental Skills
Blog Resistance Training Using Your Own Body Weight October 31, 2013 When you walk into most gyms, you will immediately see many different machines and various weight equipment laid out. Each one of these has a specific purpose. As a gym rat, you have the ability to choose between lifting light... Athlete Development Physical Health Training Factors
