Knowledge Nuggets Board governance While management is about “getting the work done,” governance ensures organizations pursue the right purpose, in the right way, and continuously develop. In any sport organization, the board of directors’ role is to govern the organization. When board members are... Board and Volunteer Management Leadership and Governance Professional Development
Knowledge Nuggets Sport for newcomers Sport participation can help welcome newcomers to their new country. Sport administrators can create more inclusive and welcoming programs by involving newcomers in program planning and implementation. Partnering with community organizations that have experience supporting newcomers can also be helpful. Newcomers to Canada Program Design and Evaluation Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Evidence-based changes To be effective, strategies to reduce the risk of concussion should be both targeted and sport-specific. Sport-specific knowledge about how concussions occur and where the highest risks exist will help sport organizations develop effective strategies. After a new strategy is... Concussion Program Design and Evaluation Research to Practice
Blog From one mom to another: Tips for being active after welcoming a new baby May 4, 2022 Becoming a mother is an exciting milestone in a woman’s life. Once you welcome home a baby, nothing is ever the same again. While the transition to motherhood comes with many ups and downs, engaging in physical activity is a... Mental Health Mothers Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Independence in Safe Sport The importance of Safe Sport and how it can be further integrated into Canadian Sport is an ever-evolving process for many sport organizations. A key question for many organizations centers on what “independence” means in the context of investigative processes... Leadership and Governance Safe Sport Sport Participation
Blog Returning to exercise postpartum: Supporting women’s physical activity after the birth of a child May 4, 2022 This article was originally published by The Conversation on March 20, 2022 The birth of a child is a momentous occasion in a woman’s life. It may also be one of the most challenging transitions that women face, requiring adaptation... Mental Health Mothers Physical Health
Knowledge Nuggets Expecting the unexpected Unexpected stressors happen often and are more challenging to manage than expected stressors. However, they can be managed. One way to manage them is by expecting them. To help athletes “expect the unexpected” during competition, work with them to identify... Athlete Development Life Skills Mental Skills
Knowledge Nuggets Lone girls in sport If you type “lone girls in sport” into Google, you’ll find several newspaper articles and social media posts about girls creating #HERstory competing alongside boys. But on the academic front, there are few studies focused on girls who play in... Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Gender Equity Sport Participation
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion reporting Did you know that an athlete’s decision to report a concussion is influenced by their age and gender? While girls and women aged 13 and older are more likely to report concussion symptoms than boys and men in the same... Children and Youth Concussion Safe Sport
Knowledge Nuggets The Spring 2022 SIRCuit is now available! The Spring 2022 SIRCuit is now available! The SIRCuit is designed to highlight important research and insights to advance the Canadian sport system. With the Canadian Sport Policy set to be renewed in 2023, this is the first of a... Canadian Sport Policies Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Research to Practice
