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Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health

Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the mental health needs of these children and youth lays a crucial foundation for their lifelong…

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Athlete Development
Coaching

Ted Lasso: Coaching with Heart
October 2, 2024
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Rhys Thomas and Luc Martin
When thinking about exemplary coaches, names like Coach K, John Wooden, or Pat Summitt often come to mind. Of course, Coach K lead Duke University to 5 national championships, John Wooden led UCLA on a 7-year championship streak, and Pat...
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Athlete Development
Coaching

Ted Lasso : Entraîner avec le cœur
October 2, 2024
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Rhys Thomas and Luc Martin
Lorsque l’on pense à des entraîneurs exemplaires, des noms comme Coach K, John Wooden ou Pat Summitt viennent souvent à l’esprit. Bien sûr, Coach K a mené l’université Duke à cinq championnats nationaux, John Wooden a mené l’UCLA à une...
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Concussion
Mental Health
Physical Health

Physical activity and recovery from sport-related concussion
September 25, 2024
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Kim Foster Yardley & Noa Marley
Imagine you’re on the field, adrenaline pumping, and ready to give your all. Suddenly, a collision occurs, and everything changes in an instant. This is the reality of a sport-related concussion, which many athletes know all too well. A sport-related...
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Concussion
Concussion

Activité physique et récupération après une commotion cérébrale liée au sport
September 25, 2024
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Kim Foster Yardley & Noa Marley
Imaginez que vous êtes sur le terrain, que l’adrénaline monte et que vous êtes prêt à donner le meilleur de vous-même. Soudain, une collision se produit et tout change en un instant. Telle est la réalité d’une commotion cérébrale liée...
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Children and Youth
Climate Change

Climate change is a new hurdle for children’s physical activity levels in Canada
September 11, 2024
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Nicholas Kuzik, Brianne Bruijns & Mark S Tremblay
The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the most comprehensive assessment of children’s physical activity in Canada, recently gave the country a D+ in overall physical activity. While this grade is better than the D grade...
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Children and Youth

Le changement climatique est un nouvel obstacle à l’activité physique des enfants au Canada
September 11, 2024
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Nicholas Kuzik, Brianne Bruijns & Mark S Tremblay
Le Bulletin ParticipACTION sur l’activité physique des enfants et des jeunes, l’évaluation la plus complète de l’activité physique des enfants au Canada, a récemment donné au pays un D+ pour l’activité physique globale. Bien que cette note soit meilleure que...
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Para Sport
Sport Participation

A sociocultural analysis of adaptive skateboarding and wheelchair motocross
August 28, 2024
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Nikolaus Dean
This study explored physically disabled skateboarders and wheelchair motocross (WCMX) riders’ experiences with the skateboarding community, online (on Instagram), and within skatepark settings. It aims to add to the growing research on physically disabled peoples’ participation in adaptive sports, giving...
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High Performance
Mental Health

Why is it difficult for high performance athletes to ask for help?
July 31, 2024
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Gabrielle Cadotte, Sophie Brassard, and Veronica Allan
In the competitive world of sports, athletes continually push their limits in pursuit of excellence. High performance athletes who are training for events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games face unique stressors throughout the 4-year cycle, from the pressures of...
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Children and Youth
Mental Health

Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health
July 18, 2024
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Tim McFadden
Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the...
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Gender Equity

What we can all learn from Canadian Girls Baseball: A leader in girls-only sport
July 17, 2024
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Corliss Bean, Dana Bookman, and Shannon Kerwin
In the realm of youth sports, Canadian Girls Baseball (CGB) stands out as a game-changer. This organization is breaking new ground by creating a welcoming space where girls can thrive in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Through their innovative...
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