The psychology of recovery among endurance athletes
The development of sport performance takes a lot of hard training, and all that training also takes equal amounts of recovery. Recovery is about restoring performance capability after facing stress in various ways, mentally, physically, and socially (Kellmann et al., 2018). Sufficient recovery compensates for stress and spurs further adaptation, while inadequate recovery allows stress…
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Physical activity and climate change
Unfavourable weather and climate conditions, such as heatwaves, heavy rain and smoke-filled air, can lead to canceled recesses and outdoor sport and recreation activities, and more indoor sedentary time. The 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth uncovers how active kids in Canada are and how to keep them active in a changing climate.
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2024 National Aboriginal Hockey ChampionshipsThe Aboriginal Sport Circle established the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in 2002 to serve as the premiere competition for young Indigenous hockey players in Canada. The annual event provides a forum for elite U18 aged Indigenous male and female youth and attracts participation from First Nation, Inuit and Metis across the 13 provinces and territories. This annual event helps foster cultural unity and pride to celebrate the athletic abilities of Indigenous players from across the country. The NAHC also […] Read more: 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships |
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