Pittu Laungani Award

Oct. 25, 2016 – A study led by Dr. Guy Faulkner – “Sports day in Canada: A longitudinal evaluation” – has won the annual Pittu Laungani award for best paper in the International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. Sports Day in Canada (SDIC) is an annual event celebrating the role of sport within communities and promoting sport participation across Canada. The objectives of this study were to evaluate whether awareness of SDIC has increased over time among Canadians (2010–2013), identify correlates of awareness, and assess changes in individuals’ intentions to engage in sport. Read the paper HERE.