Safety in Sport

From injury prevention to anti-doping, these resources help promote the safety of all sport participants. Explore key topics like concussion, safeguarding, and more below.

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Concussion

Canada’s harmonized strategy for concussions in sport aims to enhance athlete safety through consistent practices that are evidence informed. Explore the role of all sport participants in preventing, detecting and managing concussions. Our resources provide insights on the latest concussion research and best practices, as well as tools to support concussion education and the development of policies and protocols to support safe sport.

Environment

The impacts of environmental factors are an important consideration for sport organizations. Explore how weather, air quality, and climate change influence sport and physical activity. Our resources provide insights on adapting to extreme temperatures, managing air pollution, and ensuring safety in varying environmental conditions.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding refers to sport environments that are free from abuse, harassment, and maltreatment as well as threats to sport integrity. Learn about the role of sport leaders and organizations in ensuring participants experience a sense of safety and inclusion in sport. Our resources are curated to support safe sport environments, where everyone has a role to play.