Knowledge Nuggets Youth Behaviour Trajectories Children and Youth Data and Analytics Life Skills Physical Health Physical Literacy Sleep and Recovery Parent Researcher Longitudinal studies allow us to observe behavioural changes and identify patterns over time, providing unique insight on how behaviours are affected by life events. New research using data from the Monitoring Activities of Teenagers to Comprehend their Habits (MATCH) study,...
Knowledge Nuggets Summer 2020 SIRCuit Athlete Development COVID-19 High Performance Leadership and Governance Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization The 2020 Summer SIRCuit in now available! Browse our newest collection of articles, offering timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport.
Knowledge Nuggets The growth of esports High Performance Revenue Generation Technology Researcher Sport Organization Did you know the worldwide esports industry revenues are expected to top $159 billion by the end of 2020, and to have engaged more than 2.7 billion gamers? Within these staggering numbers, virtual cycling has carved out a not insignificant...
Knowledge Nuggets Walking speed predicts dementia Mental Health Physical Health Researcher A progressive decline in walking speed may be linked with a higher likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new study. Dual decliners – those who experience a decline in gait speed and cognition – have about a 50% risk...
Knowledge Nuggets Increasing physical literacy in youth Children and Youth Physical Literacy Program Design and Evaluation Sport for Development Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Physical literacy – the motivation, confidence, competence, and knowledge to be physically active for life – is considered by some to be the essential ingredient to lifelong physical activity. But how is it developed? Analysis of participant outcomes from a...
Knowledge Nuggets Promising Practice Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Professional Development Women and Girls Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization 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 expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis.” The newest article...
Knowledge Nuggets SIRCuit Athlete Development Coaching Community Sport Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Masters Sport Mental Health Nutrition and Hydration Program Design and Evaluation Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Check out the Spring SIRCuit! This collection of articles, provides timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport: The Role of Nutrition in Sub-Concussion Injury ProtectionEngaging Youth in Evaluation ProcessesAn Official’s Journey to the...
Knowledge Nuggets Long Term Effects of Concussion Concussion Physical Health Researcher Concussions may be related to increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease. Data from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging reveals that concussions can produce long-lasting structural and functional changes the brain in older individuals.
Knowledge Nuggets Independent Safe Sport Mechanism Safe Sport Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization The Government of Canada announced that the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) has been selected to establish and deliver a new Independent Safe Sport Mechanism. Thank you to Canadian sport leaders, all stakeholders and participants that have helped...
Knowledge Nuggets Mental health at the Games High Performance Mental Health Paralympic Games Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization “We’ve never been so focused on mental health and wellness at the Games.” In the SIRCuit, Stephanie Dixon, the Canadian Paralympic Committee’s Tokyo 2020 Chef de Mission, shares insight on the mental health strategies designed to support Canada’s Olympic teams...
