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Football Makes Bold Pivot

May 27, 2020

Football in Canada is enjoying a resurgence at a time when public angst over concussions in sport has never been greater. While most sports grapple with ever-more-worrisome trends – declining participation and increasing concerns over athlete safety – football is...

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Injury
• Leadership and Governance
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Youth

COVID-19 Research

Has balancing working from home and childcare decreased the physical activity of Canadians during COVID-19 restrictions; or have more flexible work schedules and social support increase physical activity? These are some of the questions driving new research exploring the impact...

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Participation

Life in Lockdown: Researching the impact of COVID-19 on the physical activity and wellbeing of Canadians

May 6, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic spread to Canada and protective public health restrictions were implemented across the country, the need to understand how these measures would impact Canadian wellbeing and physical activity behavior emerged. For instance, the closure of recreation facilities,...

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health

Promising Practice

A community of practice (CoP) is a “group of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis.” The newest article...

• Gender Equity
• Leadership and Governance
• Mentorship
• Professional Development
• Women and Girls

Nutrition for Concussion Prevention

Discussion about concussion prevention and management typically focuses on changes to policies and practices, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and strict return to play protocols. But what about nutrition? Check out the two-part series on the role of nutrition in...

• Concussion
• Injury
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Program Design and Evaluation

Weather

Today is Earth Day, part of an international movement to drive positive action for our planet. In Belgium, researchers developed a tool using broadcast archives of professional sport events to build long-term datasets of changes in seasonal foliage. Analysis of...

• Technology
• Weather

Mental Health

“We may not have control over our circumstances, but we do have control over our minds.” The Harvard Business Review recommends mental skills and practices to help get us through this challenging time, including expressing gratitude, finding purpose, and using...

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Mental Skills

What SIRC learned in our first month of working from home

April 15, 2020

Across Canada, the spread of COVID-19 is forcing us to navigate new ways of working, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends. SIRC had been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. On March 13, 2020, CEO Debra Gassewitz implemented SIRC’s...

• COVID-19
• Health and Wellness
• Leadership and Governance
• Mental Health
• Participation
• Workplace Wellness

Concussion

SIRC's Concussion Newsletter offers up-to-date sport concussion resources for athletes, parent, coaches, and sport organizations. In the March edition, learn about the progression of concussion awareness and education in Canada, discover new resources, and read about the success of Western...

• Athlete Development
• Coaching
• Concussion
• Leadership and Governance
• Program Design and Evaluation

Engaging Youth in Evaluation Processes

March 31, 2020

Picture this: it’s the first session of a popular youth sport program at a busy community facility. Dozens of youth are greeting each other, checking out the space, and mingling with coaches on the bleachers. The excitement is palpable as...

• Leadership and Governance
• Participation
• Professional Development
• Program Design and Evaluation
• Youth