Each winter, Scandinavian brown bears retreat into hidden dens and enter one of nature’s most extraordinary physiological states: hibernation. For up to six months, they do not eat, drink, or exercise. Their heart rate slows, […]
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION, UL – APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR AUTUMN 2026 – PROFESSOR GILES WARRINGTON.
The Highly Popular and Successful Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation at UL (4-year, part time) Enters its 6th Year of Recruitment. Key Fact: The PD offers a practitioner-centred programme of professional development leading […]
PUBLICATION: FINGER PULSE MONITORING IS A RELIABLE AND VALID TOOL FOR MEASURING HEART RATE DURING EXERCISE AMONG ALOLESCENTS IN LAB AND SCHOOL SETTINGS – DR BRENDAN O’KEEFFE.
A finger pulse monitor (FPM) offers multiple advantages for monitoring heart rate during exercise in comparison to chest worn monitors, including: enhanced testing efficiency; less invasive, particularly for vulnerable populations (e.g. children); and, reduced cost. […]
PESS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE May TO DECEMBER 2026.
The PESS Internship is an opportunity for UL students to spend up to eight weeks in PESS gaining experience in one of four research areas, (1) Food for Health, (2) Physical Activity and Health, (3) […]
Coaches Welcome to Open Evening Discussing Coaching Girls and Championing Women in Coaching -Phil kearney.
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 […]
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