Knowledge Nuggets Cultivating inclusive sport environments for 2SLGBTQ+ participants The Rainbow Resource Centre has compiled a resource kit for sport organizations seeking to create inclusive and welcoming environments for 2SLGBTQ+ participants. Some of the recommendations include collaborating with 2SLGBTQ+...
Knowledge Nuggets Barriers and facilitators to coaching certification in Canada Coaches report many barriers associated with certification in Canada including the time-consuming process, inaccessibility of locations and expense of courses. Many coaches do not perceive certification to be career advancing....
Knowledge Nuggets Diversity in sport Sport policies and programs have placed increased emphasis on encouraging diversity within clubs and organizations over the last several years. Yet, change has been slow. In this article, researchers examine...
Knowledge Nuggets Protecting young athletes’ mental health Youth elite athletes are under-researched despite being faced with the challenges of puberty in addition to pressures to perform in high performance contexts. New research advocates that intervening early is...
Knowledge Nuggets Push and pull: Paralympian Brianna Hennessy is stronger for her multi-sport participation Paralympian Brianna Hennessy sees her combination of sports (wheelchair rugby and Para canoe and kayak) as inherently compatible. One sport relies on pushing, the other on pulling, making her an...
Blog Safe sport jobs increase as Canadian sport sector responds to community June 7, 2023 Safe sport and safeguarding in sport have become top priorities for the Canadian sport sector. Prevalence studies have revealed that athletes across different levels of sport frequently experience maltreatment (Alexander...
Blog (Re)building cultural integrity in sport: The mechanics, tools and blueprint for change May 31, 2023 Sport is the most watched, celebrated, supported, and engaging social endeavour in the world (Hulteen et coll., 2017). Sport is inherently emotionally and narratively captivating, embodying and upholding principles of...
Knowledge Nuggets Motivation to move Physical activity remains low and sedentary behaviours remain high despite increased awareness of the importance of sport and exercise for health. A recent study examined how motivation to engage in...
Knowledge Nuggets Seeking care after a concussion Referring an athlete to a medical professional is a critical first step in concussion recovery. Research shows that athletes who get medical care in the first few days following a...
Knowledge Nuggets A roadmap for investing in Canadian women's professional sport The Canadian women’s professional sport market is estimated to be worth $150-200 million currently, and is significantly underdeveloped. Meanwhile, fan interest in women’s pro sports has never been higher. New...