Research from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) Project, led by researchers from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), University of Limerick alongside the Irish Rugby Football Union, has attracted widespread national attention following the […]
A new publication by Thomas G. Balshaw, Mark P. Funnell, Emmet J. McDermott, Thomas M. Maden-Wilkinson, Lewis J. James and Jonathan P. Folland has examined the accuracy of ultrasound muscle thickness measurements for assessing resistance […]
One of the defining features of the MSc Sports Performance programme at the University of Limerick is its emphasis on applying theory to real-world performance challenges. This week, students had the opportunity to do exactly […]
By Dr Caera Grady Finding My Path into Research I recently graduated with a PhD in Physical Activity and Health from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick. […]
This semester, we had the opportunity to take part in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), Models-Based Practice: Towards Viable, Diverse and High-Quality Physical Education in Europe. The programme brought together students and lecturers from the […]
Colm Lenihan and Andrew Lyons, BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences What started as a conversation between two friends has grown into a business with a simple mission: to make fitness accessible. Third-year Sport & Exercise […]
New publication from Sport & Human Performance Research Centre members Paul Kinnerk and Phil Kearney, in collaboration with Carmen Barquero-Ruiz (Universidad de Murcia) and Alex Inglethorpe (Academy Director, Liverpool Football Club): Game-Based Approaches in Football Academy Coaching: Designing […]
Assistant Professor in Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of Limerick. Assistant Professor in Sport & Exercise Sciences – Specific Purpose Salary Scale: €49,424 – €67,221 p.a. pro rata Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences,Faculty of […]
Photo by Amber Faust on Unsplash Research Impact: In recent years, there’s been growing interest in how children and young people (CYP) develop physical literacy (PL) through physical activity, PE and sport. While adults’ perspectives […]
Photo by Jochen van Wylick on Unsplash Research Impact: Physical literacy has become a central concept in supporting lifelong participation in physical activity, health and well-being. In Ireland, its development since the early 2000s reflects […]
