Blog Putting Multi-sport into Practice January 15, 2019 Children and Youth Community Sport Leadership and Governance Physical and Health Education Sport Participation Coach Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization The Coaching Association of Canada’s 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference focused on fostering positive change in the sport system through influence. One panel discussion attracted attention with the simple question: Is there a future for multi-sport in Canada? Led by...
Blog The Role of Motives in the Transition from Youth Swimming to Masters Swimming March 27, 2019 Athlete Development Children and Youth Coaching Masters Sport Sport Participation Athlete Coach Parent Masters sport is a great way for adults to have fun and stay active. Dionigi (2015) identified three categories of masters athletes, based on their pathway into masters sport. “Late bloomers” are those who don’t start participating in sport until...
Blog Policy and program considerations for increasing sport participation among members of underrepresented groups in Canada December 12, 2016 Disability Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization LGBTQI2S Sport Participation Women and Girls Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Sport should be available and responsive to the needs of all Canadians who want to participate. However, members of a number of groups do not participate at the same rates as their mainstream counterparts. Some women and girls, Indigenous peoples,...
Blog Underserviced Youth: Sports Participation Barriers and Best Practices December 13, 2016 Children and Youth Community Sport Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership and Governance Program Design and Evaluation Sport Participation Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization According to Statistics Canada, children who live in unsafe neighborhoods, children of new immigrants and children coming from low-income families are less likely to participate in sports. For children, joining a sports team is an opportunity to learn, create new...
Blog Advancing Concussion Education at the Community Level July 4, 2017 Community Sport Concussion Knowledge Mobilization Sport Participation Researcher Sport Organization Participation in sport can be an integral, rewarding component of life. However, sport concussions can too easily derail the benefit of both competitive and casual exercise—instances that can be avoided through proper education and preventative measures. Sport is especially advantageous...
Blog Sports Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Athletes October 3, 2017 Athlete Development Coaching Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Knowledge Mobilization LGBTQI2S Mental Health Sport Participation Athlete Coach Parent Researcher Sport Organization This study aims to gain a better understanding of the sports experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) athletes. There is very little Canadian data so far on the reality of LGBT athletes. However, all existing studies on the...
Blog Body-related emotional experiences in sport among adolescent girls: Participation outcomes over time October 3, 2017 Coaching Knowledge Mobilization Mental Health Sport Participation Women and Girls Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization In adolescence, girls are less likely to participate in sport, are more likely to drop out of sport, and report more poor sport experiences compared to boys. Concerns related to appearance, body shape, size, and weight disproportionally affect girls during...
Blog Engaging Youth Volunteers January 8, 2018 Children and Youth Leadership and Governance Sport Participation Volunteer Management Parent Sport Organization Volunteering is the backbone of sport in Canada. Without the generous contributions of volunteers at all levels many sport opportunities would not be available to our communities. In the past our older generation has been the stalwart contributors of their...
Blog The Car Ride Home April 17, 2018 Athlete Development Children and Youth Life Skills Mental Health Physical Health Sport Participation Athlete Coach Parent Parents[1] play an undeniably important role in the lives of young athletes. Parents have been described as socializers of athletes’ sport experiences – providing opportunities for participation, serving as role models, and helping athletes make sense of their sport experiences....
Blog Taking Action: Community Sport Organizations and Social Responsibility April 17, 2018 Communications Community Sport Leadership and Governance Sport Participation Volunteer Management Athlete Coach Parent Sport Organization Community sport organizations (CSOs) are a central thread in the fabric of Canadian society, providing a meaningful place for people to play, compete, volunteer, coach, and interact with others who may share their interests and values. As a foundation of...
