Knowledge Nuggets

As the temperature drops, many Canadians will head outside to ski, skate, slide and snowshoe. Winter athletes must pay close attention to fueling and hydration. Read more about cold weather nutrition in this post from the Coaching Association of Canada.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated annually on December 3rd since 1992. Inclusive programs provide benefits for everyone involved. Assessing programs and facilities, and using an athlete-centered approach, are some of the tips discussed in this week’s SIRC blog about creating inclusive sport and physical activity programs.

This week marks Parents in Sport Week, and initiative led by Active for Life to celebrate the essential role parents play in supporting their children’s participation in sport and physical activity. The car ride home offers an opportunity for parents to debrief with their children about games and practices, but it can be fraught with...

“Stage-appropriate officiating” creates a team approach to the delivery of quality youth sport whereby officials “guide and remind” athletes during the FUNdamentals and early Learn to Train stages; “warn then enforce” during late Learn to Train; and enforce traditional rules in the Train to Train stage. Stage-appropriate officiating could also help retain officials by tapping...

Feeling blue during the winter months? Physical activity has been proven to increase the release of endorphins and reduce the amount of stress hormones (like cortisol) floating around the body. Instead of hibernating, check out the ParticipACTION 150 Play List for a detailed list of activities to try indoors or outdoors.

What if there was a free, easily accessible way to positively influence the survival rates of cancer patients and survivors? Research studying colon cancer patients and breast cancer survivors suggest there is. Learn more about the importance and the impact of exercise on cancer recurrence, and how simply walking regularly can promote survival.

According to Statistics Canada, children who live in unsafe neighborhoods, children of new immigrants and children coming from low-income families are less likely to participate in sports. For children, joining a sports team is an opportunity to learn, create new friendships, and develop fundamental skills. Being part of a sport team not only keeps kids...