Blog Self-awareness – a key driver in developing well-rounded leaders September 12, 2018 “First, know thyself.” -Socrates Self-awareness is the ability to recognize, understand and manage one’s feelings, thoughts and behaviours. To better manage the complexities of the current sport and social landscape,...
Blog - SIRCuit Mission Impossible? Not for these 2018 Chefs de Mission July 11, 2018 2018 has already been an exciting year, with four major international games – the Arctic Winter Games hosted in the South Slave region of the Northwest Territories, Canada (March 18-24,...
Blog Cycle Commuting: A Panacea for the Physical and Mental Health of Canadians? June 27, 2018 Interest in cycle commuting is growing. According to the 2016 census, the number of cycle commuters in Canada increased by 61.6% between 1996 and 2016 (87.9% in census metropolitan areas,...
Blog Thinking about Reconciliation on National Indigenous Peoples Day June 20, 2018 June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated annually since 1996. It is intended as a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and...
Blog Concussion in Sport - Translating Evidence into Action June 6, 2018 From playgrounds to international podiums, millions of Canadians participate in sport every day. While the health and social benefits of participating in sport far outweigh any potential risks, there are...
Blog - SIRCuit Scaling down the circus to scale up the benefits – A proposed future for international sport events April 17, 2018 2018 is an exciting year with four major international sporting events on the calendar: the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Commonwealth Games, and the Arctic Winter Games. These events are...
Blog - SIRCuit Concussions in sport — we can do better April 17, 2018 In his teens, Eric Mihalovic was a promising young hockey player. He was tough, a solid player with good hands. “I don’t think we even called the first one a...
Blog Using Sport to Accomplish Social Change April 4, 2018 Have you heard the term Sport for Development and wondered what it means? Sport for development (also referred to as S4D and used interchangeably with sport for social change or...
Blog - SIRCuit Concussions ... Together We Can Make a Difference October 3, 2017 This article presents a case study of how stakeholder collaborations can maximize engagement. The case is based off of a collaboration between the Sport Information Resource Centre and Dr. Ann...
Blog - SIRCuit Body-related emotional experiences in sport among adolescent girls: Participation outcomes over time October 3, 2017 In adolescence, girls are less likely to participate in sport, are more likely to drop out of sport, and report more poor sport experiences compared to boys. Concerns related to...