Blog 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Blog 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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...
Blog 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...
Knowledge Nuggets 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,...
Blog - SIRCuit 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...