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Winter 2021 SIRCuit

The Winter 2021 SIRCuit is now available!  For many, the new year presents an opportunity to set new goals, refine behaviours, or let go of something that is holding them back. This edition of the SIRCuit provides takes a deep dive into...

• Athlete Development
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Masters Sport
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Talent Identification

Team-based incentives

Participants using a physical activity app with team-based incentives accumulated more steps per day during a 12-week intervention period compared to matched controls. The findings offer further evidence that even very small incentives (users earned on average $3.60 CAD over...

• Health and Wellness
• Participation
• Technology

Happy New Year

Welcome to 2021! The SIRC team is looking forward to an exciting year of keeping you informed with the latest news, research, and jobs from the sport community across Canada. Be sure to follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook....

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Gender Equity
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Major Games

Looking Back – 2020 SIRC Content Highlights

December 21, 2020

Although 2020 was a challenging year, it was rich with learnings and silver linings for the Canadian sport and physical activity sector. Featured below are highlights of SIRC's top content from the last 12 months. Whether you’re looking for insightful...

• Athlete Development
• Concussion
• COVID-19
• Diversity and Inclusion
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Professional Development

Walking speed predicts dementia

A progressive decline in walking speed may be linked with a higher likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new study. Dual decliners – those who experience a decline in gait speed and cognition – have about a 50% risk...

• Aging
• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health

The growth of esports

Did you know the worldwide esports industry revenues are expected to top $159 billion by the end of 2020, and to have engaged more than 2.7 billion gamers? Within these staggering numbers, virtual cycling has carved out a not insignificant...

• High Performance
• Revenue Generation
• Technology

Increasing physical literacy in youth

Physical literacy – the motivation, confidence, competence, and knowledge to be physically active for life – is considered by some to be the essential ingredient to lifelong physical activity. But how is it developed? Analysis of participant outcomes from a...

• Physical Literacy
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Sport for Development
• Youth

Pandemic Silver Linings in Canadian Sport

December 10, 2020

This article is the second in a special series that explores how Canadian sport leaders are adapting and innovating to safeguard the wellbeing of athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games and other Major Games during a global...

• COVID-19
• Health and Wellness
• High Performance
• Leadership and Governance
• Major Games
• Olympic Games
• Paralympic Games

Changing attitudes towards people living with a disability

Integrated physical activity programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities not only offer benefits for participants, they can also influence the attitudes and behaviours of others. Learn how the APEX program is impacting support workers, program volunteers, and other...

• Disability
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Para Sport
• Participation
• Volunteer Management

Match Grant success story

Researchers at the University of Alberta partnered with JumpStart Charities to evaluate the reach and impact of the Keeping Girls in Sport online module. Survey findings demonstrated some interested uptake patterns, and reinforced the value of the program for increasing...

• Coaching
• Participation
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Women and Girls