Welcome to part 3 of this blog series. As I mentioned in parts 1 and 2, we were very proud to be hosting the International Biochemistry of Exercise Conference 2024 here at the University of […]
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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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Developing your coaching through a research project on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching – PHIL KEARNEY.
Research Projects on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching It is one of the highlights of the year – the dissertations have been submitted from the MSc Applied Sports Coaching cohorts. From traditional research studies to […]
Can Gaelic footballers and hurlers be trained to make the right decision? – Phil Kearney
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Can Gaelic footballers and hurlers be trained to make the right decision? Phil discussed: You can read Phil’s article here. RTÉ […]
2023/24 Academic Year achievements
As we conclude the academic year 2023/24, our department is proud to reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements. This year has been a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our […]
The more the merrier – an international collaboration publication: Insights into breast health issues in women’s rugby – Kilian Bibby
Academic collaboration is crucial for innovation and progress. When scholars from different background disciplines and institutions work together, they bring various perspectives which tend to lead to significant advancements. These cooperations are especially important today, […]
Karol Dillon Brainstorm Article – Karol Dillon
PESS PhD student Karol Dillon recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm. Karol discussed: You can Karol’s article here. RTÉ Brainstorm is a unique partnership between RTÉ and Irish third level institutions helping the […]
Book Chapter: Teaching about Gender: Feminist Hope and Praxis for the Future
Education for sustainability has never been more critical. This timely and essential book encourages readers to rethink our current values systems and to interrogate common assumptions about our world. Written for all educators with an […]
Publication: Hamstrings Hypertrophy is Specific to the Training Exercise: Nordic Hamstring versus Lengthened State Eccentric Training
Research Impact: In this study we measured functional (isometric and isovelocity strength), morphological (muscle and aponeurosis size using MRI) and muscle activation (surface electromyography) differences following 12 weeks of supervised resistance training (Nordic [NHT] or […]
Publication: Smaller biceps femoris aponeurosis size in legs with a history of hamstring strain injury
Research Impact: In this study we measured the size of the biceps femoris long head (BFLH) aponeurosis using magnetic resonance imaging within participant (previous hamstring strain injury [HSI] leg vs no previous HSI leg), and […]
MSc Sports Performance at the University of Limerick – Everything you need to know – course director, Dr Grainne Hayes.
The MSc in Sports Performance, offered by the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, is a full-time one-year or part-time two-year postgraduate programme. Our programme, established in 2012, was […]
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