Knowledge Nuggets Para sport pathways Researchers at Western University are partnering with the Commonwealth Games Federation to identify the factors that drive inclusion in Para sport and to develop a high performance pathway for Para athletes in the Commonwealth region of the Caribbean and the... Disability High Performance Para Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Terry Fox Today we are celebrating Terry Fox Day. Terry Fox was a Canadian athlete and cancer research activist. After losing his right leg to osteosarcoma, he was inspired to start running across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Fox’s journey... Disability Health and Lifestyle Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Treating sport-related concussion with exercise For decades, rest has been prescribed for sport-related concussion symptoms. But new evidence suggests that mild to moderate aerobic exercise can be a safe and effective concussion treatment. In fact, exercise can help speed up recovery and help athletes who... Concussion Physical Health Sleep and Recovery
Knowledge Nuggets Shoe tech decreases marathon times Technology is rapidly changing the sporting landscape. A recent study showed that advances in footwear technology since 2017 have significantly improved seasonal best times for distance runners. New shoe technology is responsible for a 1.7% performance increase in women’s marathon... Equipment Research to Practice Technology
Blog Current perspectives on multi-sport participation July 25, 2022 Highlights If lifelong and healthy engagement in sport is the goal, childhood and youth participation in a variety of activities, including unstructured play, make more sense than early specializationResearch shows that early specialization in sport correlates with increased likelihood of... Athlete Development Children and Youth Sport Participation
Blog Enhancing sport and physical activity participation for Canadians with disabilities July 25, 2022 Highlights This article provides an overview of the successful partnerships and resources borne out of the Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP)The CDPP focuses not just on quantity of participation, but also quality, defined as when a person views their involvement... Disability Para Sport Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Data overload Sport organizations produce more data than most organizations, ranging from athlete training and performance tracking to memberships and participation data. But how often is this data used to inform decision-making? Learn more about how Row Ontario is using existing data... Data and Analytics Research to Practice Strategic Planning
Knowledge Nuggets Exercise for sleep Wanting to exercise at night but worried that it will disrupt your sleep? Performing high-intensity exercise like running or cycling in the evening may benefit your nighttime sleep. The key is making sure that you finish your workout at least... Health and Lifestyle Physical Health Sleep and Recovery
Knowledge Nuggets Keeping girls in sport Research shows that many girls leave sport when they reach adolescence. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this trend, with 1 in 4 girls not committed to returning to their pre-pandemic sports. There are many reasons that girls leave sport, from... COVID-19 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Gender Equity
Knowledge Nuggets Trialing technology Technology can help coaches with decision-making, but actually getting the necessary data may be unreasonably cumbersome. When evaluating whether a technology is appropriate for your needs, ask for a trial. Trials can help coaches discover if they can access the... Coaching Data and Analytics Technology
