Knowledge Nuggets Air pollution safety in outdoor sports Sport participants are at greater risk from air pollution, as they are often breathing hard and through their mouths, bypassing the nose’s natural filtration system. Air pollution in the short...
Blog The importance of remaining physically active while aging to reduce the risk of falls January 4, 2023 As we age, our risk of falling increases (World Health Organization, 2021). Our risk of serious injury as the result of a fall also increases (World Health Organization, 2021). Falls...
Blog Sport Information Resource Centre announces it has joined Abuse-Free Sport December 23, 2022 Canada’s most trusted partner in advancing sport knowledge will continue to provide resources to help prevent maltreatment in sport Dec. 23, 2022 Ottawa – The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)...
Blog Positive sport experiences of gay men December 7, 2022 Sport participation has many benefits for one’s well-being. However, sport is not always a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people. Research consistently demonstrates that homophobia can be pervasive in sport contexts...
Knowledge Nuggets Gender equitable boards Effective and innovative leadership takes advantage of best practices and emerging opportunities, including gender-equitable boards of directors. A gender diverse and balanced board can help ensure that multiple perspectives are...
Knowledge Nuggets Adolescents with Autism Physical activity improves physical health in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while also developing social and communication skills. Research shows that adolescents with ASD are 60% less likely to...
Knowledge Nuggets Remembrance Day Today, we as Canadians take time to observe Remembrance Day. We remember the individuals who have served, continue to serve Canada and the sacrifices they’ve each made for our country....
Blog Challenges and opportunities of dual sport participation November 2, 2022 This blog is a part of a series created in collaboration with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Paralympic Athlete Transfer Task Force, spotlighting the opportunities and challenges of Para...
Blog Push and pull: Paralympian Brianna Hennessy is stronger for her multi-sport participation October 26, 2022 This blog is a part of a series created in collaboration with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Paralympic Athlete Transfer Task Force, spotlighting the opportunities and challenges of Para...
Knowledge Nuggets Changing the rules A high incidence of injury rates observed during Para alpine events at the 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympic Games led to a close collaboration between sport technical officials, host officials and...