Author: PESS

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. Contact us at pess@ul.ie with any queries

Research by PESSJul 8, 20227:34 am

Publication: Physical and Technical Demands and Preparatory Strategies in Female Field Collision Sports: A Scoping Review

Research Impact: Women’s participation in field collision sports is growing worldwide. Scoping reviews provide an overview of scientific literature in a developing area to support practitioners, policy, and research priorities. Our aim was to explore […]

Teaching by PESSJul 6, 202210:59 am

recruitment: Lecturer in Physical Activity and Sport Participation, Policy and Practice.

APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR Lecturer in Physical Activity and Sport Participation, Policy and Practice, University of Limerick. Lecturer in Physical Activity and Sport Participation, Policy and Practice – Multiannual. Salary Scale: €55,251 – €88,546 p.a. Department […]

Teaching by PESSJun 30, 202212:51 pm

Study for your Masters Degree at the University of Limerick, Ireland

The University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, offers an extensive range of postgraduate opportunities across four faculties including part-time and flexible learning programmes, structured PhD programmes, professional doctorates, post-doctorates, taught and research Master’s programmes. The Physical […]

Teaching by PESSJun 30, 202212:37 pm

Why study bsc exercise and health fitness management in UL? – dr frank nugent.

The new BSc in Exercise & Health Fitness Management is a four-year honours degree that provides students with a broad introduction to a career in the fitness industry. In 1st year of the programme, students […]

Research by PESSJun 30, 20228:23 am

Promoting Physical Activity in Secondary Schools for Health (2PASS-4H) inaugural congress: Registration and abstract submission now open – Caera Grady.

2PASS- 4 Health Congress- How to get your school moving Partners: France (University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour) (lead institution), Ireland (University of Limerick), Spain (University of Zaragoza), Portugal (University of Porto), Belgium […]

Research by PESSJun 28, 20229:50 am

Depression 101: Prevalence, Burden, and the Role of Exercis Darragh O’Sullivan.

Health Disclaimer This blog provides general information about depression and exercise which should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you or any others are experiencing depression, you should seek treatment […]

Research by PESSJun 28, 20228:27 am

Children Physical Activity Surveillance – Kwok NG.

One of the most used Sport Ireland reports is the 2018 Children Sport Participation and Physical Activity (CSPPA) study report. The attraction of national coverage of different areas of sport and physical activity has far […]

Teaching by PESSJun 21, 20229:55 am

Why study bsc exercise and health fitness management in UL? – dr frank nugent.

Research by PESSJun 20, 20224:44 pm

Health Promoting Sports Clubs National Audit Tool – Ass. Prof. Aurélie Van Hoye.

Sports clubs are nowadays recognized for their potential to promote and organize physical activity, an important determinant of health. But they can also use the informal education potential of sport to empower sports participants and […]

Profiles by PESSJun 20, 20223:04 pm

From Physiotherapy to Injury Epidemiology: a Rugby Sports Medicine PhD with IRIS – Prof ian kenny.

I took 30 minutes to talk to new Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) PhD researcher Lauren Guilfoyle about her recent change from physiotherapy duties to join us in UL….. Where is home originally? Home is […]