Blog - SIRCuit Concussions ... Together We Can Make a Difference October 3, 2017 This article presents a case study of how stakeholder collaborations can maximize engagement. The case is based off of a collaboration between the Sport Information Resource Centre and Dr. Ann...
Blog - SIRCuit Body-related emotional experiences in sport among adolescent girls: Participation outcomes over time October 3, 2017 In adolescence, girls are less likely to participate in sport, are more likely to drop out of sport, and report more poor sport experiences compared to boys. Concerns related to...
Blog - SIRCuit Rural children and their communities leading the way toward the enhancement of sports and recreation October 3, 2017 The purpose of the study was to engage rural preadolescent children in the development of research questions that are relevant and meaningful to exploring their participation and commitment to sport...
Blog - SIRCuit Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Changing? The Culture of Sport Hazing in the 21st Century-January 2018 October 3, 2017 Hazing is a complex issue that is entangled in the culture and tradition of Canadian University sport. Hazing is defined as an event created to establish a team’s social hierarchy...
Blog - SIRCuit Sports Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Athletes October 3, 2017 This study aims to gain a better understanding of the sports experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) athletes. There is very little Canadian data so far on the...
Blog - SIRCuit Inclusion in the Field(s) of Dreams? October 3, 2017 The purpose of this project was to explore issues surrounding segregated sport for people with impairments and to address the question of whether or not segregated sport perpetuates inequity (Fay...
Blog - SIRCuit Exploring Developmental Factors for Overcoming Relative Age Effects in Ice Hockey October 3, 2017 Relative age effects (RAEs) are developmental advantages experienced by those born in the early months of the year relative to an age-defined cut-off date (Barnsley et al., 1985). In sport...
Blog The Truth about “Sitting Kills” September 20, 2017 Between productivity losses and direct healthcare costs, the worldwide economic burden of physical inactivity was $67.5 billion in 2013. People aren’t moving enough and are sitting too much, contributing to...
Blog SIRC hosts the 11th annual Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) Conference! September 13, 2017 About SCRI 2017 Despite sport having endless benefits for your health, social well-being, and everyday life, many individuals are still hesitant to participate. In order to resolve this itching problem...
Blog Why Those Who Exercise Have a Good Head on Their Shoulders August 23, 2017 Exercise doesn’t just improve physical health: it also benefits brain health through increased brain function and resistance to neurodegenerative diseases. One of the key players in this relationship is brain-derived...