Knowledge Nuggets Leadership and Governance Alignment among grassroots clubs across Canada can be challenging. The Ottawa Sport Council and Sport Manitoba are both addressing concussion awareness at the community sport level. For these mostly volunteer-run...
Knowledge Nuggets Coaching Alcohol misuse represents an important mental health issue for student-athletes – even moderate consumption can have negatively impact athletic and academic performance. Research has shown an athlete’s perception of their...
Knowledge Nuggets Webinar In partnership with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, SIRC will be delivering a free webinar on February 25, 2020 at 12:00PM ET. Click here to register for Concussion Management:...
Knowledge Nuggets Infographic In 2016-2017, 26% of all brain injuries seen in Ontario and Alberta emergency departments were sport-related, and the majority of these (94%) were linked to concussion. Check out this infographic...
Knowledge Nuggets Physical Literacy Physical literacy has become an important outcome across many educational, sport, and recreation settings in Canada. Research from Brock University finds pedagogical strategies that incorporate a Teaching Games for Understanding...
Knowledge Nuggets Mental Health Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day – a national initiative to build awareness, acceptance and action relating to mental health. While 84% of Canadians say they are comfortable speaking with others about...
Knowledge Nuggets Nutrition Intermittent fasting, or eating during a certain time period, has become increasingly popular. Research suggests intermittent fasting may be beneficial for weight loss and cardiometabolic health in sedentary populations, but...
Knowledge Nuggets Recommended Resource Looking for ideas to activate your classroom or recreational program this winter? The Winter Olympic Games edition of the Canadian Olympic Activity Challenge Cards features 12 physical activity challenges for...
Knowledge Nuggets Doping Research from the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport finds, when it comes to doping, 82% of Canadians disagree that it is okay to cheat if you know or believe...
Knowledge Nuggets Training Methods Looking to make a change to your training routine in 2020? A large-scale survey of health and fitness professionals predicts wearable technology, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and group training...