Knowledge Nuggets Indirect detection of doping in sports The athlete biological passport (ABP) was created to assist with the detection of doping in sports. Unlike traditional detection methods which are one-off and direct, the ABP is an electronic...
Knowledge Nuggets Changing the narrative around concussions Narratives around concussions can influence athletes’ concussion-reporting behaviours. While performance narratives like “play through the pain” promote concussion underreporting, safety narratives like “it will be better for you in the...
Knowledge Nuggets Cardiovascular effects of performance enhancing drugs Performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) are associated with dangerous effects on the heart. Research shows that they increase the risk of heart attack and can result in abnormal blood clotting and...
Knowledge Nuggets Inclusive websites A sport organization’s website is often the first place people with disabilities go to learn about different program offerings. Unfortunately, few organizations clearly indicate what programs they offer for people...
Knowledge Nuggets Youth sport can benefit moms too With approximately 75% of Canadian youth involved in organized youth sport, it’s uniquely positioned to promote mothers’ mental health and wellbeing. Learn more about how youth sport administrators, program leaders...
Knowledge Nuggets Strategies for LGBTQ+ inclusivity in sport LGBTQ+ youth often feel unsafe in sport environments. Coaches and sport leaders seeking to be inclusive need to recognize that participation alone doesn’t mean inclusion. Engaging in education and self-reflection,...
Knowledge Nuggets Exercise and the heart Exercise has many beneficial effects on the heart. Regular exercise reduces body weight, blood pressure, improves muscular function and strength of the heart and improves the body’s ability to take...
Knowledge Nuggets Combating gender-based violence Gender-based violence (GBV) is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity or expression. Canadian Women & Sport offers 6 ways in which gender equity in sport...
Knowledge Nuggets Outdoor training and sun safety Athletes who train for extensive periods of time outdoors have an increased risk of exposure to the sun’s UV rays, and thus an increased risk of skin cancer. Research shows...
Knowledge Nuggets HIIT or SIT? Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training (SIT) have been shown to improve performance, but through different body adaptations. HIIT improves the heart’s ability to pump blood to...