Videos I’m a Coach - Now What? - Understanding Your Legal Obligations March 25, 2015 This session will focus on the legal duty of coaches. The presenters will explain what Canadian statutes and common law say about the coach’s standard of care and discuss legal and ethical issues arising from the coach-participant relationship. Additional Resources:...
Blog I’ve signed up for an obstacle race – now what? March 25, 2015 Many people have the impression that obstacle races are for elite athletes, when in fact many races accommodate all fitness levels. These types of races are great if you want to give yourself an extra challenge but have a little...
Blog The Placebo Effect: Why the mind is a powerful thing March 18, 2015 The advancement of sport science and sport medicine has brought many fields to work to together in order to maximize athletic performance. Integrated Support Teams (IST) are the norm of today in elite athletics. Such teams consist of physicians, nutritionists,...
Videos Bidding & Hosting Sport Events 101 March 11, 2015 Are you considering hosting the next big event in your sport town or city? Hosted by Jason Robinson from the Sport Law & Strategy Group, this presentation will tackle the challenges that local clubs and organizations face when considering an...
Blog After concussion: Student-athletes return-to-learn March 11, 2015 When a high school age student athlete receives a concussion, it’s important that all adults that interact with that student know how to provide the best atmosphere for them when they return to school. While health care professionals are increasingly...
Videos Survive & Thrive Through Change - Part 1 March 4, 2015 We are all working in a constantly changing environment. Whether the process involves a large organizational or departmental change, a future planned movement that will disrupt activities, or the constantly changing daily priorities that affect consistency; it is disconcerting and...
Blog The Athlete Biological Passport: Enhancing clean sport March 4, 2015 Promoting fair play and implementing ethical sport policies are among the options for promoting clean sport. Rules and regulations are created in order to protect the health and safety of participants – as well as the integrity of sport. However,...
Blog 2015 Canada Winter Games: The Game of Squash February 25, 2015 The 2015 Canada Winter Games are underway with an array of competitions and medals to be won. One event that will be taking center stage at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre is the sport of Squash. The tournament has...
Videos Coaches – Nutrition and your Team February 25, 2015 Are you coaching a young group of 6 and 7 year old community athletes or a competitive team of teens? No matter the age or the level, proper nutrition is essential for your teams’ performance and overall health. In this...
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 are key factors in creating a new habit and since...
