This past Spring semester, our i-PLAYERS were treated to some special guests in attendance to celebrate the final session of our 16th offering of the ‘Inclusive Play & Leisure Activities for Youth’ (i-PLAY) programme. Caroline […]
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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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Publication: Training load factors & Injury/Pain Risk in Endurance Sporting Population
Research Impact: Endurance sports are growing exponentially with participants training and competing at recreational and elite levels. A unique characteristic of endurance sport populations (ESPs) is the heterogeneity of training undertaken across different disciplines. ESPs […]
Publication: Salivary IgA as a Predictor of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Relationship to Training Load in Elite Rugby Union Players
Research Impact: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) are among the most common illnesses that are reported in athletes. Contracting an URTI may increase the chance of athletes missing training days, which may lead to performance […]
Publication: Social media and teacher professional learning communities
Research Impact: Professional learning communities (PLCs), in various forms, as a venue for teachers’ professional development (PD) and learning have been the subject of increasing interest over the last decade. Yet, little is known about […]
Sport is a key part of UL’s UNESCO Knowledge for Change Hub – Gary Ryan
You will often hear the term engaged scholarship used with regards to Universities. You would typically see the importance of engaged and translational research included in most Universities strategic plans and be seen by almost […]
Cross Cultural Championships 2019 – Organised by 3rd Year Physical Education Students
On Tuesday the 2nd of April 96 Primary school children travelled from Scoil Íde Corbally, to the University of Limerick. Third-year Physical Education students, along with guidance from module coordinators Cathal Óg Ó Sullivan and […]
€5000 raised at the 15th Annual Plassey 5 km Glow Run in Memory of Jacinta O’Brien – 2nd Year Sport Science Students
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 marked the 15th annual Plassey 5 km run in memory of Jacinta O’Brien. This event is organized by the University of Limerick 2nd year Sport and Exercise Sciences Students each year. […]
Editorial: EUJAPA as an open access journal – Kwok Ng
Research Impact Summary: Open access publishing is a current debate in scholarly work because it is designed to give opportunity for all people to read the published research. A recent BBC Radio 4 show dedicated […]
Shine A Light Event, May 11th – Padraic Rocliffe (4th Year PE)
UPCOMING SHINE A LIGHT CAMPAIGN MAY 11TH 2019 If you are interested in distributing Shine a light packs in DUBLIN CITY on MAY the 11th at 2pm, then this event in aid of the HOMELESS […]
SASSI Publication: What Psychosocial Factors Determine the Physical Activity Patterns of University Students
Research Impact Summary: Universities offer various ways to engage in physical activity (PA) through different life domains. Transport and recreational activities have documented benefits for students’ health related quality of life but little is known […]
