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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Blog College Athletes and Depression October 30, 2013 There is a common perception that college athletes are tough and should be able to resolve problems that might lead to depression. In fact, just the opposite might be true....
Blog Special Olympics: Helping Build a Community October 22, 2013 by Trent Weir Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern The community that Special Olympics fosters is full of inspirational people. One such example is Susie Doyens, a woman with Down...
Blog Can backing a losing team be hazardous for your health? October 17, 2013 Fall is the time to be cheering for your favorite football or soccer team, since the regular seasons in both sports are already underway. For die-hard fans whose self-identities are...
Blog International Walk to School Month October 15, 2013 by Trent Weir Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern October is Some parents may be hesitant to send their children to school by active transportation because of safety concerns. However,...
Publications Influence of Structural and Psychosocial Factors on the Level of Physical Activity of Preschoolers Attending Daycare October 15, 2011 Influence of Structural and Psychosocial Factors on the Level of Physical Activity of Preschoolers Attending Daycare - Slides