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January 23, 2023

From scarcity to abundance: How Para athlete transfer can broaden development pathways

Highlights The Canadian Paralympic Committee and Own the Podium identified the creation of an “Athlete Transfer System” as a way to broaden Para athlete development pathways Athlete transfer is when an athlete switches sports or takes on an additional sport Currently, athlete transfer happens fairly frequently, but is predominantly athlete-directed Many stakeholders believe a “scarcity mindset” exists within Para sport that can dissuade athletes from exploring other sports, or coaches and administrators from encouraging exploration of other sports Athlete transfer […]

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Developing Executive Functions and Social Emotional Learning Through Sport

May 8, 2019

This blog was adapted from a SIRCuit article written by Dr. Vicki Harber. For the full article, click here. Within Canada, there is some concern that an ethos of “winning...

Sleep: Why is it important during the teen years?

January 8, 2015

Getting quality sleep is as important to our health and well-being as eating properly and maintaining regular exercise. It is recommended that adolescents’ ages 12 to 18 years get 9...

Children less fit than their parents

November 28, 2013

Cardiovascular endurance exercise helps strengthen your heart so that it is able to transport oxygen to your organs and muscles. The heart is the most important muscle in the human...

Active mothers = Active kids

July 24, 2014

Being physically active has many benefits such as controlling risk factors for heart disease, managing stress and generally improving our quality of life. In recent years, childhood obesity, a key...

Coaching styles in youth sports

August 14, 2014

Youth coaches commit a lot of time and effort planning practice drills and game strategies to help develop and prepare their teams for competitions. Most coaches at this level are...

High school coach vs. the club coach

August 28, 2014

Organized sports played among youth participants are usually in the form of club sports or school athletic teams. It is also likely that those who participate in club sports are...

Overtraining in High-School Athletes – The “Always-In-Season” Athlete

September 2, 2014

By Konrad Wiltmann Algonquin Sport Business Management student Many high-school athletes compete in a wide variety of sports over the course of the school year, while maintaining their studies, social...

Striking a balance between academics and athletics: the role of a student-athlete

September 4, 2014

Student-athletes have the demanding role of balancing academic and athletic pursuits while doing well in both the classroom and on the field of play. Unlike the average student, student-athletes have...

Combining Aerobic and Resistance Training a Formula for Success

October 30, 2014

Childhood obesity rates in Canada have been increasing over the last three decades. Establishing a healthy lifestyle for your child can help combat obesity and maintain a healthy weight. A...

Does sport help children and young adults with ADHD?

November 4, 2014

Although research on the effects of exercise on youth with ADHD is fairly recent, the research looks promising. A study published last year in the Journal of Pediatrics shows “that...