During my research internship with PESS, I examined how Gaelic Football coaches were structuring their training sessions and analysed how these sessions fitted in with various themes such as a Games Based Approach (GBA), Simple […]
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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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PESS Internship: Exploring the potential for data analytics and innovation in applied sport and exercise nutrition – Shreya Ghosh.
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) How did the internship help you grow professionally and personally? (Lessons learnt…) Did you face any challenges during your internship? (If so, how did […]
PESS Internship: Writing a Paper for Publication & Collaborating with international experts – Darragh Collins.
During the course of my second PESS internship, I was tasked with the write-up of a research paper titled “Teachers’ capabilities, opportunities and motivation to integrate muscle strengthening exercise in physical education”. This paper builds […]
Publication: It’s about time to exercise: development of the exercise participation explained in relation to time model
Research Impact: A perceived ‘lack of time’ is consistently the most commonly reported barrier to exercise. However, the term fails to capture the multifaceted nature of time-related factors. Recognising the need for a more comprehensive analysis […]
recruitment: University Teacher (Sport and Exercise Sciences) UL.
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR University Teacher (Sport and Exercises Sciences), University of Limerick University Teacher (Sport and Exercise Sciences) – Multiannual Salary Scale: €46,455 – €63,332 p.a. Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences Faculty of […]
Reflections from the I-PARC Conference “Multiple agendas, one common goal: Cross-sectoral collaboration for HEPA promotion”
The vibrant city of Dublin played host to a groundbreaking event from August 19-21, 2024, as the HEPA Europe and I-PARC conference brought together leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe. The Irish Physical […]
Sprint Spikes: The Race for Gold at Paris 2024 – Shane hassett.
The Paris 2024 Olympics saw the continued dominance of so-called ‘Super Spikes’ in sprint events, with nearly all top athletes opting for these advanced shoes. The variety of models seen in the games, highlighted the […]
RTÉ BRAINSTORM: sCHOOL UNIFORM AS BARRIER TO PE AND PA PARTICIPATION – DR BRENDAN O’KEEFFE.
PESS academic staff member Dr Brendan O’Keeffe had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Brendan discusses the role of school uniform as a barrier to physical education and physical activity participation in schools. You can […]
Publication: Muscle and Tendon Morphology of a World Strongman and Deadlift Champion
Research Impact: Humans have always been fascinated by individuals who perform extraordinary feats of strength, and consequently intrigued by what makes these individuals so strong. In this study we measured the strength/power (isometric mid-thigh pull […]
My PESS Internship – School Uniform as a Barrier to Physical Activity – Leah Moffitt.
During my research internship, I examined students’ views on the extent to which uniforms are a barrier to physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) participation in secondary schools, under the supervision of Dr Brendan […]
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