Two previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from our group have demonstrated promising therapeutic effects of lower-body resistance exercise training (RET), and, progressive, fully-body, moderate-to-high-intensity, World Health Organization and American College of Sports Medicine guidelines-based RET […]
Exploring Public Policy at ICPP7 Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to attend the 7th International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP7), held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Organized by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), […]
This study provides novel evidence that the psychological benefits of a single session of resistance exercise (RE) occur independently of participants’ expectations, even in individuals with elevated anxiety symptoms. In a secondary analysis of existing […]
Professional Doctorate in Human Performance & Innovation candidate, John McNamara recently had an article published on Brainstorm. John discussed: What influences how decisions are made? How do you spot these factors in your workplace? You […]
The University of Limerick, in collaboration with an international research team, is conducting a study on the role of school uniforms as a barrier or enabler to engaging in physical activity. Our international team is […]
We are all familiar with how integral the mitochondria are in producing the energy needed for our body to meet the demands we place on it. However, for decades, scientists have debated how mitochondria adapt […]
Schools, and specifically Physical Education programmes, have been identified as the most suitable vehicle to promote active and healthy lifestyles among young people (Pate et al., 2006). Resistance Training (RT) is in top five most […]
In today’s blog I want to talk to you about my recent article in RTÉ Brainstorm, where I explored how many of Kerry’s U20 footballers make (or don’t make) the leap to the senior stage. […]
Graduates Return for Research Project Presentations on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching On Monday 21st July, coaches on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching programme presented on their research projects. These were projects of personal interest […]
Last week, I was fortunate to have an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm that explored the misconception that minor success automatically translates into senior inter-county careers. In reality, the data tells a very different story […]
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