What is the Jacinta O’ Brien annual memorial event? The 2021 Jacinta O’Brien annual memorial challenges are to celebrate and commemorate one of University of Limericks most cherished and loved members of staff in the […]
Month: March 2021
Its time to play: discussing circadian rhythm and esport performance – Tim Smithies
Human performance is not constant throughout the day. Many decades of research now have demonstrated that human performance (as is the case with just about every human process) follows a ~24hour ‘circadian’ rhythm. This research […]
Publication: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study
Research Impact: This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school […]
Publication: Consensus Statement for Managing Low Back Pain in Elite and Sub-Elite Rowers
Research Impact: The overall aim of this consensus statement was to inform clinical decisions and standards of care in order to reduce the long-term effects of low back pain (LBP) on rowers. This consensus statement […]
BE WEll@UL – “Wake up to Sleep” Prof Giles Warrington
Professor Giles Warrington of the UL Physical Education & Sports Sciences department (PESS) recently discussed how to “Wake up to Sleep”, the importance of sleep and simple tips for promoting good sleep practices as part […]
New Book: Fundamentos pedagógicos de la enseñanza del deporte [Foundations of Sport Pedagogy].
Research Impact: The book includes seven chapters of a very practical nature mainly for physical education teachers but also for coaches involved in youth sport coaching. It introduces first some conceptual considerations related to pedagogy, […]
Publication: A Fish-Derived Protein Hydrolysate Induces Postprandial Aminoacidaemia and Skeletal Muscle Anabolism in an In Vitro Cell Model Using Ex Vivo Human Serum
Research Impact: Fish-derived proteins, particularly fish protein hydrolysates (FPH), offer potential as high-quality sources of dietary protein whilst enhancing economic and environmental sustainability. In this study we worked with industry partners Bio-marine Ingredients Ireland to […]
Research Master’s opportunity in Teacher Education
The University of Limerick is delighted to offer a one-year full-time or two-year part-time opportunity for a Research Master’s aligned to the development of teacher education and the professional learning needs of teacher educators in […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching Students benefit from the CRiC MSc Coaching Club – Dr. Phil Kearney
In addition to their regular sessions, students on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching at the University of Limerick have a standing invitation to the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) MSc Coaching Club. Every Friday […]
Publication: Physical activity, sedentary screen time and bullying behaviors: exploring differences between adolescents with and without disabilities
Research Impact Summary: Adolescents with disabilities are more likely to experience bullying behaviours than their non-disabled peers. Moreover, physical activity can be seen as a protective factor for bullying, and that maybe be influenced by […]
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