Blog DETERMINANTS OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DECISIONS IN CANADA January 13, 2016 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of...
Blog CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COACH PERCEPTION OF TEAM COHESION December 9, 2015 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of...
Blog COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPING ATHLETES November 11, 2015 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of...
Blog OLYMPIC MEDAL-WINNING COACH LEADERSHIP October 28, 2015 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of...
Blog 9th Annual Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI) Conference – Engaging Sport Leaders, Policy Analysts and Researchers October 19, 2015 Conference Background In 2005, as part of the Sport Canada Research Initiative (SCRI), Sport Canada launched a joint initiative with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)...
Blog RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COACHES AND THE LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT MODEL October 13, 2015 SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights from...
Blog Should Athletes try the Paleo Diet? May 13, 2015 The Paleolithic Diet is hugely popular right now with its proponents touting its benefits through books, websites, personal blogs and health and fitness magazines. Athletes are always striving to gain...
Blog Are compression garments effective for exercise recovery? April 29, 2015 The use of compression garments has become increasingly popular in recent years, mostly in a post-exercise role where compression tights, arm sleeves, socks and boots are used as a means...
Blog Do fitness trackers live up to the hype? February 17, 2015 If you want an easy and convenient way to keep track of your fitness or training goals, fitness trackers seem to be the way to do it. Availability and consistency...
Publications Promoting sports participation: Exploring physical activity patterns and role models of aging amongst older persons October 15, 2014 Promoting sports participation: Exploring physical activity patterns and role models of aging amongst older persons