Blood as the elusive ‘fountain of youth’? The existence of a mythical ‘fountain of youth’ and the quest to locate this is a centuries old tale. Recent scientific discoveries have suggested that “young blood” may […]
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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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PhD Scholarships Available in PESS
The Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department is offering two PhD Scholarships in 2018. The purpose of the PESS Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme is to support full time PhD students. There will be a maximum of […]
Gain Research Experience in an Internship in PESS
The PESS Internship is an opportunity for individuals 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) Sport […]
Publication: One Teacher’s Experience of Teaching Physical Education and Another School Subject
Research impact: This study was situated within a longitudinal study examining the realities and tensions experienced by a postprimary teacher enacting two distinct sets of role expectations when teaching physical education and another school subject […]
A Tribute to Prof. NC Craig Sharp – Dr Giles Warrington
Prof NC Craig Sharp 1933-2018 It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of Professor Craig Sharp. Craig died on 21st March after suffering a stroke. Craig was appointed the First […]
Adding Years to Life and Life to Years
Research Impact Case Study – Adding Years to Life and Life to Years: Nutrition Supports for Age Related Muscle Mass Loss In Ireland, only 30% of women and 45% of men over 65 remain disability-free for […]
Publication: Muscle Dysmorphia Research Neglects DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
ABSTRACT: This systematic review aimed to collect, evaluate, and synthesize the research on muscle dysmorphia (MD) post official recognition as a specifier for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in the DSM-5, and provide recommendations for future […]
Bold new alphabet for teacher education: AI, VR, AR, MR… what? Dr Antonio Calderon
Recently, I attended a SITE conference. SITE stands for Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education and is an international, academic association of teacher educators, researchers, practitioners and collaborating organizations across multiple disciplines, which has as its […]
Publication: Strength & Conditioning Considerations for Youth Swimmers
Research Impact: Youth swimmers, aged 7 – 13 years, are an athletic population that can benefit from a strength and conditioning (S&C) programme which caters for their developmental and sports specific needs. This article provides considerations […]
Students Gain Valuable Transferable Skills On PESS Internships
Each year the Physical Education and Sport Sciences department offers a number of paid internships aimed at those who are interested in gaining experience in research. At today’s research seminar, recipients of the 2017/2018 internships (Victoria Costello, Cormac […]
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