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February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a national initiative to honour the legacy of Black Canadians. Despite facing systematic discrimination, Black Canadians have persevered and triumphed in sport. Ryerson University’s Nicole Forrester talks about the impact of George Dixon, Barbara Howard, Harry Jerome, and other trailblazing athletes on Canadian sport in the Conversation. http://ow.ly/1jCf50DoiCQ

Research opportunity for Canadian coaches:

Do you dream of standing on the podium for Canada? Learn about two of Canada’s athlete identification programs, RBC Training Ground and Paralympian Search, and how they are helping to build the pipeline of future Olympic and Paralympic athletes. http://ow.ly/xgRM50D3tcp --- Vous rêvez de monter sur le podium pour le Canada? Découvrez deux des programmes canadiens d’identification d’athlètes le Camp des recrues RBC et Paralympiens recherchés et comment ils contribuent à constituer le bassin de futurs athlètes olympiques et paralympiques. http://ow.ly/K0U650D3tco

Canadian Women & Sport's new e-learning module, Gender Equity LENS, is designed to give sport leaders the information and tools they need to apply a gender lens to their day-to-day decision making to better serve women and girls. http://ow.ly/cGy050CPCR9 Le nouveau module d'apprentissage en ligne de Femmes et sport au Canada, Le MÉMO de l’équité des genres, est conçu pour donner aux dirigeants sportifs les informations et les outils dont ils ont besoin pour appliquer une optique de genre à leur prise de décision afin de mieux servir les femmes et les filles. https://womenandsport.ca//apprent/memo-lequite-des-genres/

La recherche sur les expériences des athlètes maîtres identifie huit caractéristiques d’une expérience sportive de qualité pour les maîtres comprenant la stimulation intellectuelle, les tests, l’évaluation de soi-même, les relations de qualité et le sentiment de validation. Chers #entraîneurs : Selon vous, quels sont les éléments essentiels d’une approche axée sur les athlètes maîtres? http://ow.ly/sSQ450D3sQP

Trauma-sensitive sport and physical activity can help build resilience amongst children whose #mentalhealth is suffering: http://ow.ly/bXpY50DjP2M #BellLetsTalk --- La #santémentale des enfants a diminué pendant la pandémie. Découvrez comment des programmes mettant l’accent sur les traumatismes peuvent renforcer leur résilience : https://sirc.ca//blog/mettre-laccent-sur-les-traumatismes/ #BellCause

Research on the experiences of Masters athletes identifies eight Hallmarks of a Quality Masters Sport Experience including intellectual stimulation, testing and assessing oneself, quality relationships, and feeling validated. Hey #coaches! what do you think are essential components of your approach with Masters athletes? http://ow.ly/4eNh50D3sNM

A shift to remote work and working from home has resulted in an increase in cybercrime and cyber attacks. In today’s blog, learn how security awareness training and developing a security-first culture amongst staff are important first steps for sport organizations to mitigate their cyber risk. https://sirc.ca/.../strengthening-data-protection-practices/ #cybersecurity #infosec #WFH #cybercrime #DataPrivacyDay

The Winter 2021 #SIRCuit is now available! Le #SIRCuit de l'hiver 2021 est maintenant disponible ! Browse our latest edition of timely articles about athlete development, high performance sport, and leadership. --... Consultez la dernière collection d'articles sur le développement des athlètes, le sport de haute performance et le leadership. https://mailchi.mp/sirc.ca/winter-2021-sircuit-hiver-2021 See more

In American football, measurements revealed youth and college-level athletes experienced anywhere from 100-1,000 head impacts during the season. That trauma can add up, risking long-term impacts on brain health, including cognitive, emotional and behaviour difficulties and dysfunction. Consider the role of nutrition in protecting against repetitive sub-concussive injury. http://ow.ly/tKfT50DiCBp En français : http://ow.ly/gZlS50DiCBo

Dans le numéro d’hiver de SIRCuit, apprenez comment les athlètes peuvent se prévaloir des techniques d’autocompassion pour se remettre des revers émotionnellement éprouvants. Une stratégie simple pour amener les athlètes à développer leurs compétences d’autocompassion est de les encourager à réfléchir aux propos qu’ils tiendraient avec un(e) ami(e) aux prises avec une situation similaire. Quelles autres stratégies avez-vous employées? http://ow.ly/Ug5q50D3ss7

In the Winter SIRCuit, learn how athletes can use self-compassion to overcome emotionally difficult setbacks. One strategy to help athletes develop their self-compassion skills is to encourage them to think about why they would say to a friend in a similar situation. What other strategies have you used? https://sirc.ca/blog/self-compassion-in-sport-101/

Climate change has an impact on all aspects of life, including practising sport. Environment is this year’s theme for #HistoryWeek2020. Learn how athletes Geneviève Lalonde and Craig McMorris are getting involved to make a difference. Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)

Coaches - Are your athletes excited about being with teammates and returning to training & competition; or anxious about their health, and the loss of performance after months of isolation? Learn how you can help: http://ow.ly/W0VQ50Ck8DO En français : https://sirc.ca//les-implications-psychologiques-du-retou/

Looking for an easy, pick-me-up snack to get you through that 4pm slump? Add this recipe for no-bake Peanut Butter, Blueberry & Oat Energy Squares from the CSC Atlantic Performance Dietitians into your next meal prep. https://cscatlantic.ca/peanut-butter-blueberry-oat-energy-s

I think it would be great if more students could be exposed to it [the APEX program] The more people are exposed to those with disabilities, the more they’ll understand, the less likely they are to discriminate. Learn about the impacts of integrated programming in the SIRCuit: http://ow.ly/O5fD50BTChd Adapted Physical Exercise - APEX Research Group Community Living Essex County University of Windsor Kinesiology ... En français : http://ow.ly/qH0Y50BTChe

Lest We Forget. Today, and every day, we remember Canada's veterans, and their service and sacrifice for our country. #CanadaRemembers #LeCanadaSeSouvient #RemembranceDay #JourDuSouvenir

No matter your age or experience level, the dead bug exercise is great for engaging and activating the stabilizing muscles in your core. From the Sport Manitoba Performance Team, here are six different ways to incorporate the dead bug into your next workout: http://ow.ly/7Usz50CdPXj

Athletes can feel that they are supposed to be laser-focused on training and performance goals 24/7. But at a time like this, athletes need to know that it’s okay to be feeling what they’re feeling: disappointed, disconnected, angry, grateful. Whatever it is, it’s all okay. Stephanie Dixon, Chef de Mission for Canadian Paralympic Team, joins other athletes, team leaders and medical staff in discussing the impact of COVID-19 on high performance sport, in the SIRCuit. https://sirc.ca/blog/performing-in-a-pandemic/

The Fall 2020 SIRCuit has arrived! The SIRCuit is designed to provide a deep dive into timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Canadian sport and physical activity sector. However, what’s exciting are the conversations about how organizations can pivot or reimagine their programs and services; about how we can return to sport and physical activity better. We hope the research, thought leadership and promising practices shared in this edition provide valuable insight to help guide the way forward: https://mailchi.mp/sirc.ca/fall-2020-sircuit-du-automne

A new study by public health researchers finds the number of calories kids consume from post-game snacks far exceeds the number of calories they actually burn playing in the game. The researchers found the average energy expenditure for children observed was 170 calories per game, while the average caloric intake from post-game snacks was 213 calories. The average amount of sugar consumed post game was a staggering 26.4 grams, higher than the total daily recommendation of 25 grams. http://ow.ly/auFF50C9hph

From driving kids to games and practices, to teaching them to deal with wins and losses, or by being an active role model, parents play an important role in supporting the participation of children and youth in sport- especially during COVID-19. https://activeforlife.com/sports-parent-covid-19/ From October 5-11, join Active for Life for Parents in Sport Week - a time to celebrate the parents and guardians who help make sport and physical activity possible. #PISW #sportparents

Whether it's early in the morning or late at night, countless people all over the world depend on caffeine for a boost of energy, including athletes. Researchers know that modest use of caffeine does have value for some exercise, but any more than the level found in a few cups of coffee or multiple energy drinks can exceed what’s valuable for exercise. http://ow.ly/Sa9D50BDjEo

This study suggests that at least short-term there is significant value for people with generalized anxiety disorder to give yoga a try to see if it works for them. Yoga is well-tolerated, easily accessible, and has a number of health benefits. A new study found yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition characterized by chronic nervousness and worry. http://ow.ly/eypl50BAr7i

For parents and families, this resource hub from School Mental Health Ontario offers resources to support your child’s mental health during COVID-19 and the return to school. The hub offers a list of answers to the most common questions parents are asking during this time: http://ow.ly/9wHa50BuPA8 // Pour les parents et les familles, ce centre de ressources de Santé mentale en milieu scolaire Ontario offre des ressources pour soutenir la santé mentale de votre enfant pendant le COVID-19 et le retour à l'école. Le centre offre une liste de réponses aux questions les plus courantes que se posent les parents pendant cette période: https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19-fr/parents-et-familles/

Take part in National #CoachesWeek (Sept 19-27) by enjoying free or discounted NCCP Education. Coaching Association of Canada / Association canadienne des entraîneurs #ThanksCoach

These homemade Banana Bread Recovery Bars are loaded with protein, making them perfect for post-exercise recovery or a mid-day training snack. // Ces Barres de récupération au pain aux bananes sont pleines de protéines, ce qui est parfait pour la récupération après l'exercice ou pour un en-cas d'entraînement en milieu de journée. Recipe from Coaching Association of Canada / Association canadienne des entraîneurs's Coach's Kitchen: https://youtu.be/1y4sQ1nkIyU

PacificSport Okanagan and Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council partnered to deliver a series of mental performance webinars for Indigenous coaches and athletes. Watch the first recording Coaching in Uncertain Times with Dr. Shaunna Taylor: http://ow.ly/Ziyd50BqhCZ

The Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and its members in elementary, high school, Cégep, and university sectors have released a medical guide designed for front-line workers in Quebec’s school sport community. Incorporating measures outlined by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), the guide aims to minimize risks for student-athletes and stakeholders involved in competitive team sports between schools. http://ow.ly/VOoR50Bqias

Many strength and conditioning coaches use the deadlift in training programs because it develops whole-body functional strength, however it is a very technical movement. Learn tips to maximize the benefits and minimize the risk of performing a deadlift from the Sport Manitoba Performance Team: http://ow.ly/quyf50Bnv6Y

Children & youth are returning to the classroom with a range of experiences from the COVID-19 lockdown. A trauma-sensitive approach to program design can build their resilience and support healing from trauma. https://sirc.ca/blog/trauma-sensitive-focus/

When it comes to common sport-related knee injuries, University of Alberta physiotherapist and researcher Christina Le advises most injuries don’t require surgery to heal and wearing braces for a long time can actually be counterproductive. From observations of patients who were neglectful in their use of a knee brace following surgery, Le offers new perspective on the role of movement in the treatment of knee injuries. http://ow.ly/8JtY50Bf7TV folio