Knowledge Nuggets New Resource SIRCTalks is an exciting new series of SIRC videos and podcasts profiling innovative areas of sport research. Some of the latest episodes feature insight from Dr. Joe Baker (York University)...
Knowledge Nuggets Knowledge Mobilization SIRC Knowledge Nuggets are now “on the air”! In partnership with Bell Media, SIRC is testing the delivery of sport research through radio ads. The pilot campaign began this week,...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? 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...
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter By championing a mix of “hard goods and soft goods solutions,” Freestyle Canada has prioritized the creation of an environment in which athletes can test their limits without sacrificing safety...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? The total health care costs of physical inactivity among Canadians exceed $6.8 billion annually. Yet, simply getting 10% of Canadians with low physical activity levels to move more could inject...
Knowledge Nuggets Volunteer Management The 2020 Arctic Winter Games Host Society will rely on 1,800 volunteers for the successful delivery of the Games in Whitehorse. Learn about the importance of employer leave policies, community...
Blog Volunteer Recruitment at the 2020 Arctic Winter Games November 20, 2019 This is the third blog of a series leading up to the 2020 Arctic Winter Games that will be hosted by Whitehorse, YT March 15-21, 2020. Check out the first blog,...
Knowledge Nuggets Reminder: SIRC Research Grants SIRC is connecting researchers and national sport organizations through a new grant program supporting collaborative research projects. With funding from Sport Canada, ten grants of $2,500 are available. For details...
Knowledge Nuggets New Resource Research shows girls’ participation in school-based intramural programs is low. PHE Canada’s ReBoot Intramurals initiative is designed to boost the quality of programming to ensure girls have positive experiences that...
Knowledge Nuggets Promising Practice The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA) Female Apprentice Coach Program (FACP) is designed to facilitate the transition of student-athletes into coaching roles. Now in its 15th year, the program builds...