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April 24, 2023

Cannabis and sport: What athletes and sport organizations need to know

Highlights With the exception of CBD, cannabinoids remain prohibited by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport during the competition phase of the athletic season and therefore are not to be used by athletes Although some cannabis and CBD products may be suggested to have the potential to aid with recovery or sports performance, very little, if any research exists to support these claims The risks of using CBD products to enhance performance or recovery largely outweigh the potential benefits, […]

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Positive sport experiences of gay men

December 7, 2022

Sport participation has many benefits for one’s well-being. However, sport is not always a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ people. Research consistently demonstrates that homophobia can be pervasive in sport contexts...

Healthy mature couple jogging in a park at early morning Healthy mature couple jogging in a park at early morning

The importance of remaining physically active while aging to reduce the risk of falls

January 4, 2023

As we age, our risk of falling increases (World Health Organization, 2021). Our risk of serious injury as the result of a fall also increases (World Health Organization, 2021). Falls...

Back view of male parents cheering their childrens playing football in school. Back view of male parents cheering their childrens playing football in school.

What parents and guardians need to know to create positive youth sport experiences

March 13, 2023

Highlights Parental behaviour has the potential to either positively or negatively impact youth athletes Current sporting contexts that frequently foster negative parental behaviour include parents “living vicariously” through their kids,...

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Creating welcoming, equitable spaces for new Canadians in sport

March 13, 2023

Highlights: Sport can help to promote physical and mental health, build social connections and support integration into Canadian communities among newcomers to Canada Research shows that newcomers face unique barriers...

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How the sport system can best support lifelong participation in sport

March 13, 2023

Highlights The engagement and retention of adult sport participants is often overlooked within sport systems and organizations that focus predominantly on youth Despite coaches playing a key role in Masters...

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Supporting positive parental decision-making in youth sport

February 8, 2023

Parents and guardians have significant influence on their children’s sporting experiences, as well as broader sport culture. They serve as interpreters, role models, and providers of childhood sport experiences (Fredricks...

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The intersectional cost of youth sport participation

March 1, 2023

The increasing cost of youth sport participation has long been a concern for parents and policymakers alike. How issues of affordability show up varies depending upon intersectional realities of income,...

Outdoor soccer on a field when there’s low air quality and smog is visible. Outdoor soccer on a field when there’s low air quality and smog is visible.

Sport Information Resource Centre, Coaching Association of Canada and Health Canada Launch Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) E-learning Module

March 21, 2023

Canada’s most trusted partner in advancing sport knowledge is raising awareness of the importance of the AQHI as it relates to athlete health and empowering sport leaders to make informed...

Safe, quality and values-based: 3 approaches to optimize sport experience

April 24, 2023

Highlights There are several evidence-informed approaches to sport delivery that researchers and sport organizations encourage, and that you can engage with, to promote positive experiences and combat harmful cultures in...

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Clearing the air around air quality and outdoor sport safety

April 24, 2023

Highlights In 2022, Health Canada and the Sport Information Resource Centre partnered to create educational resources to raise awareness about air quality and the safety of outdoor sport participation Air...