Blog The intersectional cost of youth sport participation March 1, 2023 The increasing cost of youth sport participation has long been a concern for parents and policymakers alike. How issues of affordability show up varies depending upon intersectional realities of income,...
Knowledge Nuggets Cardiovascular effects of performance enhancing drugs Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) are associated with dangerous effects on the heart. Research shows that they increase the risk of heart attack and can result in abnormal blood clotting and...
Knowledge Nuggets Supporting mentorship experiences for coaches Coaches looking to improve their skills through mentorship programs will get the most out of the experience if they receive support through training and resources. And research shows that training...
Knowledge Nuggets Combating gender-based violence Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity or expression. Canadian Women & Sport offers 6 ways in which gender equity in sport...
Knowledge Nuggets Outdoor training and sun safety Athletes who train for extensive periods of time outdoors have an increased risk of exposure to the sun’s UV rays, and thus an increased risk of skin cancer. Research shows...
Blog Using life skills to promote social justice: Youth sport as a vehicle for social change February 1, 2023 As youth sport researchers, we seek to understand how youth develop and transfer life skills. In recent years, cultural issues have urged us to evolve our understanding of life skills....
Knowledge Nuggets Technology in officiating Research shows that video assistance referee (VAR) technology in professional soccer has helped with officials’ decision-making, but has disrupted the flow of the game. To improve speed and accuracy, FIFA...
Blog - SIRCuit From scarcity to abundance: How Para athlete transfer can broaden development pathways January 23, 2023 Highlights The Canadian Paralympic Committee and Own the Podium identified the creation of an “Athlete Transfer System” as a way to broaden Para athlete development pathways Athlete transfer is when...
Blog - SIRCuit Exercising outdoors in Canada: What the research tells us about exercising safely and effectively in extreme cold January 23, 2023 Highlights Our bodies experience cold as a physiological stressor, meaning that one’s body must work hard to keep itself in thermal balance It is important for athletes and coaches to...
Knowledge Nuggets Investing in women sport leadership opportunities The importance of investing in women and gender-diverse leaders, and prioritizing gender equity has never been more evident for organizations. In the 2022 Rally Report, 80% of girls surveyed said...