By Zac McKeon For fourth-year BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences student Zac McKeon, Co-op provided the opportunity to take his studies beyond the classroom and gain practical experience in the sports industry. Zac completed his […]
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The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences is based part of the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Limerick, Ireland. The department has a strong research focus with ever increasing metrics related to research. The department offers undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses in Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sports Performance, Sports Exercise & Performance Psychology. In addition, we have a strong reputation for postgraduate research at both PhD and MSc level.
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Recruitment: Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer – PESS, University of Limerick
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick is inviting applications for a permanent Technical Officer/Senior Technical Officer position. The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the […]
Recruitment: Chief Technical Officer – PESS, University of Limerick
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick is inviting applications for a full-time, permanent Chief Technical Officer (CTO). The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences is seeking […]
New Publication: A Longitudinal Investigation of ImPACT Scores Among Rugby Union Players
Blog Author: Laura Power (co-author) New research published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport examines changes in computerised neurocognitive testing scores among elite rugby union players over time. The study is the […]
New Publication: Sport-related Concussion Characteristics and Time-loss Among Male and Female Community Rugby Union Players Across 6 Seasons
Researchers from the University of Limerick’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), Dr Ian Kenny and Professor Tom Comyns, have contributed to new research examining sport-related concussion among male and female community rugby […]
New Publication: Teachers’ Professional Journeys during the first decade longitudinal study: Teacher education stakeholder perspectives on initial teacher education, the continuum of teacher education and teacher supply
Research Impact This TPJ report draws on a unique data set that informs and deepens our understanding of initial teacher education and how stakeholders, from divergent vantage points, interpret the origins, developments, and emerging impact […]
STUDENT EXPERIENCE: REACH Project – Tara Mannix.
TAFISA REACH Project – Reshaping Engagement, Advocacy, and Capacity Building for Youth in Sport for All. The TAFISA REACH project is a 16-month initiative designed to empower young people to play an active role in […]
PESS Researchers attend HEPA 2026
What is HEPA? HEPA Europe is an annual conference that brings together researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity. The theme of this year’s HEPA Europe conference, hosted in Ljubljana by […]
My Co-Op Experience with Limerick GAA
My name is Andrew Lyons, I am a fourth year BSc Sport and Exercise Science student and for my Co-op placement I worked with Limerick GAA, within the Limerick Senior Hurling Backroom Team. A Proud […]
Welcome to PESS, Dr Karol Dillon!
Dr Karol DillonAssociate Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences Academic Background / Qualifications I completed an MSc in Sports Performance at the University of Limerick before undertaking my PhD at UL under the supervision of […]
