Have a look at the following map taken from the European FitBack project. The map compares the standing broad jump performance, a measure of muscular strength and power, of children and adolescents across different European […]
IMPACT ON THE GROUND, LITERALLY: DESIGNING AN INCLUSIVE ACTIVITY AND RECREATION SPACE IN LIMERICK THROUGH THE ARISE PROJECT – SEAN HEALY & MICHELLE O’DONOGHUE.
“Impact on the ground” is a phrase often heard in conversations about research. The ARISE project (Activity and Recreation in an Inclusive Sensory Environment) aims to realise this ambition in a very tangible way. Through […]
WHAT SPACE TRAVEL REVEALS ABOUT HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH – DR. JOHN NOONE.
With Artemis II now on its return trajectory to Earth following its lunar flyby mission, recent discussion on The Claire Byrne Show explored the impact of space travel on the human body, as well as […]
International Recognition for Physical Education and Sport Sciences – Dr. John Perry.
As Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, I am very pleased to see our ranking of 41st in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings for sports-related subjects. While […]
Summer Micro‑credentials in Physical Education at PESS – Ursula Freyne.
As schools and communities increasingly recognise the power of movement, creativity, and inclusive physical activity, educators are seeking new ways to expand their expertise. For those working in or preparing to enter the world of […]
PUBLICATION: SCHOOL BASED TEACHER EDUCATORS’ PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AND PROFESSIONAL NEEDS – PROF ANN MAC PHAIL.
Research Impact: This article explores who school-based teacher educators (SBTEs) are, including how they are recruited and prepared, the roles they perform, the nature of their professional identity and what professional learning needs and preferences […]
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS ON THE MSC APPLIED SPORTS COACHING.
What do current students and graduates say about their experience on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching? One of the greatest strengths of the MSc Applied Sports Coaching is the diversity of coaching backgrounds within each […]
PESS MSc Programmes in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology – Dr. Adam Toth.
Online application for our Masters programmes in the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology are now open. We intake approximately 20 students annually across our two MSc programmes, so we advise early applications to […]
DEFINING THE DOMAIN OF SKILL ACQUISITION – PHIL KEARNEY.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently collaborated with Dr Sam Jermyn from Munster Technological University in an Irish Sport & Exercise Sciences Association webinar: Skill Acquisition – Defining the domain and outlining a pathway […]
EMPOWERING HER GAME: COACHING GIRLS AND CHAMPIONING WOMEN COACHES – AMY O’CONNOR & EMMA SWEENEY.
On Tuesday the 3rd of March we had the opportunity to attend an empowering women in sport talk, with inspirational guest speakers – Anna McCarthy (LGFA + Rowing) Denise Murphy (Triathlon) and Louise O’Brian (Gymnastics). […]
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