Coaching Conversations at UL returns The Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, in association with Limerick Sports Partnership, is pleased to host another Coaching Conversation. Join us March 3rd […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Online Application Open for September 2026 Intake.
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences invites applicants for the MSc Applied Sports Coaching. This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give 15 experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement […]
Learning to Begin Again: Retired Athletes’ Lived Experiences – Anuveer Bhandari.
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) As a former competitive tennis player turned sports psychology researcher, diving into sport psychology research felt like a natural pivot. My internship under Prof. […]
Enhance your critical thinking by looking for SMART results – phil kearney.
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills for a sport scientist to develop. With the rapid growth in the number of published research papers and concerns over the quality in published research, sport […]
BSc. Sport and Exercise Sciences Course Director – dr. John Noone.
I am honoured to take up the role of Course Director for the BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences programme at the University of Limerick. In this role, my focus is on supporting teaching and learning, […]
Broadening my Horizons – How a PESS Internship Shaped my Future – Aisling Mc Elligott.
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) How did the internship help you grow professionally and personally? (Lessons learnt…) Did you face any challenges during your internship? (If so, how did […]
A Warm Welcome Back to the New Semester – John Perry.
As we begin Semester 2, I am delighted to welcome back all our students and staff to the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS). I hope the break offered time to rest, reset, […]
Why do you start your session like that? – phil kearney.
PESS staff member Phil Kearney was recently featured on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast. Host Dan Cottrell wrote on LinkedIn: “Too often, our sessions become about rehearsing movements in isolation rather than helping players read, […]
Should all children receive equal playing time in sport? – phil kearney.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Should all children receive equal playing time in sport? Phil discussed three considerations for sports coaches: 🏐 Base your decisions on […]
International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) – Professor Giles Warrington.
The International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) was held in Hon Kong on the 11th & the 12th December 2025. The conference brought together global experts, researchers, medical professionals, regulators, […]
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