Knowledge Nuggets This Day in History The 1900 Paris Olympic Games closed on October 28 – the second games of the modern era. The Games, held over five months as part of the World’s Fair, included...
Knowledge Nuggets Video Worried about what you missed at the SCRI Conference yesterday? Check out SIRC’s Facebook page for the live stream of today’s presentations....
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete Development Hockey Canada recommends a ratio of two (or more) practices for every game played — claiming that one efficient practice will provide a player with more opportunities for skill development...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Sleep loss reduces physical performance, eye-hand coordination, and attention span. Chronic sleep loss contributes to higher risk for cancer, heart disease, dementia and depression. A recent article from ESPN examines...
Blog Changing the Sport Culture by Changing the Rules October 15, 2019 High-level athletes compete to win. Sometimes, however, they make rash decisions in the heat of the moment that can have serious, long-term consequences. Take figure skating, for example. There have...
Publications Monitoring Activities of Teenagers to Comprehend Their Habits (MATCH) October 7, 2019 Monitoring Activities of Teenagers to Comprehend Their Habits (MATCH)
Blog Parents and Teachers – Allies in Physical Literacy October 4, 2019 With students settled into new classes with new teachers, many families find themselves considering how to best support student success across the school day. Physical literacy is becoming an integral...
Knowledge Nuggets Physical Literacy Physical literacy is a central component of physical education curricula across the country. But the concept may be unfamiliar to many parents. Today’s SIRC blog helps demystify the concept so...
Publications Body-Related Emotional Experiences in Sport Among Adolescent Girls: Participation Outcomes Over Time October 3, 2019 Body-Related Emotional Experiences in Sport Among Adolescent Girls: Participation Outcomes Over Time
Publications Rural children and their communities leading the way toward the enhancement of sports and recreation October 3, 2019 Rural children and their communities leading the way toward the enhancement of sports and recreation