Research Impact: The issue of who is best placed to deliver high-quality physical education in primary schools has been the subject of considerable debate. In Ireland, a PE specialism was introduced into two primary level […]
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Publication: Finnish Late Adolescents’ Physical Activity During COVID-19 Spring 2020 Lockdown.
Research Impact: There have been various restrictions across the world at the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Finland, there were similar restrictions to Ireland, such that schools, sport clubs and facilities were closed […]
5th International ICOACHKIDS Conference promises valuable learning for youth sport coaches – Dr Phil Kearney.
The 5th International ICOACHKIDS Conference will be held online on the 13th and 14th of December with the theme of Future Proofing Youth Sport: Courage and Optimism. I am honored to be presenting some […]
Encouraging Athletes to Engage in More Balanced Self-Evaluation – david royle
Course Director Phil Kearney: The first cohort of coaches on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching at UL completed their studies in August and I am very much looking forward to the graduation ceremony in January. […]
Publication: Seizing the opportunity to redesign physical education teacher education: blending paradigms to create transformative experiences in teacher education
Research Impact: Our intention in this paper has been to assist teacher educators who are being prompted consider teacher education paradigms, and associated pedagogical practices, that will be most effective in aligning with young people’s […]
Publication: The effect of computer mouse mass on target acquisition performance among action video gamers
72 PC gamers completed a bespoke target acquisition test which mimics the flicking skill from first-person shooter gamers (i.e., Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) with gaming mice weighing 50, 60, 90 & 100g. Participants responded significantly faster […]
Publication: The effect of computer mouse mass on target acquisition performance among action video gamers
72 PC gamers completed a bespoke target acquisition test which mimics the flicking skill from first-person shooter gamers (i.e., Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) with gaming mice weighing 50, 60, 90 & 100g. Participants responded significantly faster […]
PhD studentship – Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance
Location: University of Limerick, IrelandDeadline: 17.00 Irish time (GMT+1) 19th of NovemberInterview date: Tuesday 7th of DecemberStart date: January 2022Duration: Four years full-time (structured PhD) Applications are invited for a PhD studentship funded by the […]
Rowing-related low back pain: Things to consider if you need to stop or change your scheduled training – dr frank nugent.
The overall aim of the 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. The consensus statement was a […]
Supporting bone health through the winter months; the role of physical activity and nutrition – conor raleigh
The winter months present a number of potential barriers and risks to bone health across the population and with World Osteoporosis Day occurring this month it is important to consider what we can do improve […]
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