Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre
Leaders in Sport Injury Prevention Research
The University of Calgary Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC) is committed to achieving a 25% reduction in youth sport and recreational injuries by 2025. We are one of 11 International Research Centres for the Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health supported by the International Olympic Committee. We will achieve our injury reduction goal by conducting world leading research on injury prevention in youth sport and recreation, providing a vibrant and supportive learning environment for faculty, trainees, students and staff, and building collaborative partnerships with community partners, decision-makers, youth and parents
We focus on reducing the risk of injury in sport and recreation, with particular emphasis on injury prevention for children and adolescents. In collaboration with our community partners, we aim to develop and implement injury prevention and management strategies, with the goal of promoting healthy, lifelong physical activity participation.
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
IOC Research Centres Training and Career Development Network
The International Olympic Committee Research Centres Training and Career Development Network recognizes the importance of engaging trainees & early career researchers across all initiatives and specific trainee and early career-focused initiatives.
2025 SIPRC CARE Symposium
Join the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC) for the 2025 Community and Research Engagement (CARE) Symposium on Monday, January 20, 2025. The symposium will take place in-person at the MacEwan Hall Ballroom at the University of Calgary.
An online stream option will be available for those who cannot make it in-person.
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.
Our Team
Meet our team of academic faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, staff and collaborators.
Our Research
SIPRC has long been involved in an intensive program of research with the aim of reducing the risk of sport and recreation injuries.
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.
"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.