The recently published article in The Teacher Educator represents the latest peer reviewed output from the four-year Learning in Motion project, an ambitious international programme funded by Research Ireland through the COALESCE scheme. Read alongside […]
Research impact: This is the final report from a 4-year multi-faceted, multi-dimensional study on the impact of the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle. Guided by the important principles of independence and robust scholarly […]
Sharing a questionnaire can feel nerve-wracking. People delay, abandon surveys halfway through, or don’t respond at all, leaving you waiting in eerie silence. It is important to realise that there is plenty you can do […]
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” 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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