In the almost 12 months since my last update on here, there have been the usual ups and downs someone would expect from a PhD journey! Beyond the four walls of PESS, in May 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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Publication: The behavioural determinants of weight-making in weight-category sports: A narrative review
Research Impact: Weight category sports involve athletes who typically engage in weight- making behaviours and practices in order to compete. Such practices have been shown to have a negative impact on physiological and cognitive function […]
Publication: Resistance exercise for anxiety & depression: efficacy & plausible mechanisms
Research Impact: This ‘go-to’ snapshot review of the landscape of resistance exercise training for anxiety and depressive symptoms and disorders highlights moderate-to-large, potentially clinically meaningful improvements, particularly among those with stronger symptom severity. The article […]
Esports genre influences players kinematics behaviour – Antoine Dupuy.
As stated in my first PESS blog article, I have attended Gamescom 2023 Cologne with the Esports Science Research Lab to collect esports players upper limb kinematics behaviour. I had the opportunity to present pre-results […]
Optimising older adult power training guidelines – Dr. Emmet Mc Dermott.
Muscle power is the most age sensitive, i.e., declines more than muscle strength with age, and thus the most functionally relevant measure of neuromuscular performance. However, current older adult resistance training guidelines generally prioritise muscle […]
Transdisciplinary research in action in the PESS Department – Dr. sean healy.
Transdisciplinary research integrates knowledge across academic disciplines and with non-academic stakeholders to address societal challenges. Recently, Dr. Healy has extended beyond the promotion of physical activity among people with disabilities, to working with diverse teams […]
Why pursue a postgraduate degree in Applied Sports Coaching. Dr Philip Kearney
An increasing number of sports coaches are pursuing postgraduate degrees to give them an edge. In this blog, the Course Director for the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching shares his thoughts on what a postgraduate […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Online Application Open for September 2024 Intake – Dr. Phil Kearney.
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences invites applicants for the MSc Applied Sports Coaching. This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give 15-20 experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement […]
Publication: The Impact of Different Levels of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors
Research Impact: Higher levels of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports, may significantly impact physical activity behaviours and health in adolescents with particularly favourable outcomes for physical activity participation, body mass […]
Publication: A National Audit of Typical Secondary School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports in the Republic of Ireland
Research Impact: The current study found persisting challenges such as the provision of physical education classes by non-specialist teachers, failure to attain the Department of Education physical education recommendations, lack of prioritization of physical education […]
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