Advancing Human Performance in the Canadian Football League

North American professional football players struggle with mental health challenges such as addiction and depression during and following their athletics careers. Despite the fact that these athletes value positive emotional, psychological, and social mental health, little is known about ways organisations can protect and promote these parts of athletesâ mental health. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to explore challenges and opportunities CFL players face to experiencing positive mental health during a professional season. This research will help inform a CFL Human Performance Program designed to improve player well-being and maximise on-field performance.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nicholas L Holt

Student:

Kurtis Pankow

Partner:

Edmonton Eskimos Football Club

Discipline:

Kinesiology

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Program:

Accelerate