In our chapter in International Perspectives on Physical Education, Carmen Barquero-Ruiz and I examine the Senior Cycle Physical Education (SCPE) framework: to our knowledge, the first national curriculum anywhere to formally adopt a models-based approach. […]
New research explores how protein extracted from dulse, a nutrient-rich red seaweed, could help regulate blood glucose after a meal. Seaweed might not be the first food that comes to mind when thinking about sports […]
By Zac McKeon For fourth-year BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences student Zac McKeon, Co-op provided the opportunity to take his studies beyond the classroom and gain practical experience in the sports industry. Zac completed his […]
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick is inviting applications for a permanent Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer position. The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the […]
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick is inviting applications for a full-time, permanent Chief Technical Officer (CTO). The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences is seeking […]
Blog Author: Laura Power (co-author) New research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport examines changes in computerised neurocognitive testing scores among elite rugby union players over time. The study is the […]
Researchers from the University of Limerick’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), Dr Ian Kenny and Professor Tom Comyns, have contributed to new research examining sport-related concussion among male and female community rugby […]
Research Impact This TPJ report draws on a unique data set that informs and deepens our understanding of initial teacher education and how stakeholders, from divergent vantage points, interpret the origins, developments, and emerging impact […]
TAFISA REACH Project – Reshaping Engagement, Advocacy, and Capacity Building for Youth in Sport for All. The TAFISA REACH project is a 16-month initiative designed to empower young people to play an active role in […]
What is HEPA? HEPA Europe is an annual conference that brings together researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity. The theme of this year’s HEPA Europe conference, hosted in Ljubljana by […]
