Knowledge Nuggets Water safety tips Children and Youth Physical Health Weather Parent As temperatures begin to rise, many Canadians seek to cool off in a nearby body of water. Sadly, drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death for Canadian children ages one to four. This blog from the Red...
Knowledge Nuggets Holistic approach to athlete development Athlete Development High Performance Mental Health Physical Health Athlete Coach A holistic approach to athlete development considers the interconnections between different spheres of an athlete's life, and recognizes their impact on performance. Whether athletes are struggling with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, relocation, injury, or the end of a...
Knowledge Nuggets Exercise & COVID-19 COVID-19 Physical Health Parent Did you know that adults who meet the recommended physical activity guidelines may be at a lower risk of suffering from hospitalization and death due to COVID-19? Socially-distanced activities, such as a walk or bike ride, are a great way...
Knowledge Nuggets Music and exercise Physical Health Parent Do you have a “pump up” playlist to help get you through your workout? According to new research, the benefits of listening to music may differ depending on the type of exercise. Listening to up-tempo music can help to reduce...
Blog The Benefits of Masters Sport to Healthy Aging March 31, 2020 Masters Sport Physical Health Sport Participation Athlete Coach Researcher Sport Organization Carol LaFayette-Boyd is one of Canada’s rising athletics stars. Notably, LaFayette-Boyd is “rising” to exceptional athletic status at the age of 77 years. Setting a new world age-group record in the W75 200-meter race at the 2019 Canadian Masters Indoor...
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete Development Athlete Development Children and Youth Coaching Physical Health Sport Participation Training Factors Athlete Coach Parent Sport Organization Is weight training appropriate for children and youth, or does it risk damaging growth plates and stunting growth? A review of the literature in the SIRCuit provides parents, coaches and athletes with the facts.
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Leadership and Governance Mental Health Physical Health Sport Participation Workplace Wellness Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization With 1 in 10 Canadians experiencing substance use disorders, it is likely that a team member or colleague might experience or be affected by the misuse of substances. Unfortunately, stigmatizing language can prevent people from seeking help. Learn more about...
Knowledge Nuggets Aging Coaching Physical Health Sport Participation Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization In the SIRC blog, researchers discuss how older male adults desired to engage in sport and physical activity with peers, and be supervised by a knowledgeable instructor or coach. This finding is important considering social norms that expect men to...
Blog Getting Physical! Engaging Seniors in Sports November 18, 2015 Masters Sport Physical Health Sport Participation Athlete Coach Official Sport Organization Whether you are young or old, sports are an incredible way to strengthen friendships, meet new people, and to stay healthy. There are many physical and mental health benefits of active aging and lifelong sport participation. Statistics Canada shows that...
Blog Keeping the Family Active during the Summer Break July 20, 2016 Children and Youth Physical Health Sport Participation Weather Parent School is out which usually means late nights and lazy mornings. While the summer means more time for relaxation and time spent with family, it’s also important to sneak in some fitness too. It’s the perfect opportunity to plan activities...
