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Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre


Our Vision

Eliminating injuries and their consequences that prevent youth from participating in lifelong sport and recreational activities

Our Mission

Excellence in research, training, and knowledge translation to inform best practice and policy in the prevention of injuries and their consequences in youth sport and recreation


While sport and recreational activities offer many positive physical, social and psychological benefits, these activities are also the leading cause of injury in youth. The consequences of injury include reduced physical activity, obesity, osteoarthritis, disability, depression and others. A balanced and evidence informed approach is necessary to optimize the benefits of participation while mitigating and managing the risks.

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre is one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee. Through a rigorous academic approach, we study the patterns, causes and effects of sport and recreational injury. Our expertise spans the fields of biostatistics, sport medicine, physical therapy, athletic therapy, biomechanics, health psychology, sociology, health economics and public health policy. We use this knowledge to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to prevent injury. Through strong relationships with community partners, sport associations, schools, parents and youth, we make a positive impact on participants in youth sport and recreation.

"Injury prevention research to reduce youth-sport related injuries"

Dr. Carolyn Emery discusses the importance of injury prevention research in reducing youth-sport related injuries and concussions.

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Our Team

Meet our team of academic faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, staff and collaborators.

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Our Studies

We have conducted many studies to examine risk factors for injury, develop injury prevention strategies, and understand the best way to implement new prevention initiatives in sport and recreation settings.

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Currently Recruiting

We need your help! We are currently recruiting participants for a number of studies. Find out if you or someone you know are eligible to participate, what you would have to do and who to contact if you are interested.

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Noteworthy News


Big News!

The Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre has once again been recognized as one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee!

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UToday Article

October 25, 2022

Big News!

World Rugby had chosen the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre to lead a three-year study investigating injury prevention in female rugby.

UCalgary Article
CBC Coverage
CTV Coverage
University of Bath Announcement

August 2022

Publication Alert

Congratulations to Dr. Stephen West et al. on the publication "Caught on camera: a video assessment of suspected concussion and other injury events in women's rugby union" in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport.

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July 2022

Article of Interest

Looking to learn more about our work in rugby? Check out this article authored by SIPRC Postdoctoral Fellow, Stephen West!

The Conversation Article

June 27, 2022

Publication Alert

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Eliason et al. on the publication "Bodychecking experience and rates of injury among ice hockey players aged 15–17 years" in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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UToday Article
CTV Article
Global Coverage

June 20, 2022


Congratulations!

Grant Awarded

Congratulations to Dr. Jonathan Smirl on being awarded the Brain Changes Initiative Award for Traumatic Brain Injury Special Purpose Grant.

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July 27, 2023

Successful Defense

Congratulations to Christy Fehr on her successful MSc defense!

February 9, 2023

Global Chairs Appointment

Dr. Carolyn Emery has been appointed one of four Global Chairs by the University of Bath.

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October 2022

Successful Defense

Congratulations to Emily Heming on her successful MSc defense!

September 6, 2022

Award Recipient

Congratulations to Dr. Paul Eliason on being awarded the 2022 Patti Lou and Ron Doornbos Memorial Scholarship. Keep up the great work!

June 2022