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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: An Investigation of the Self-Reported Practice Activities and Session Sequencing of Inter-County Gaelic Football Coaches
Research Impact: Game-Based Approach (GBA) pedagogy has been promoted within the research literature and coach education programmes. Despite such advocacy, evidence is lacking regarding the uptake of such methods by coaches. This study investigated inter-county […]
Publication: Transformative teaching and learning through engaged practice
Research Impact: This article explores the transformative teaching and learning experiences that arose throughout the duration of a 2-year community-driven program developed in partnership between an underserved community in Limerick City and staff at the […]
Hugely successful iCoachKids conference hosted at the University of Limerick – Phil Kearney
June 13th and 14th saw the iCoachKids conference hosted by Sport Ireland Coaching at the University of Limerick and attended by over 300 delegates. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the EU, iCoachKids is an […]
The Secondary Level Active School Flag Programme – Fiona McHale
The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The process aims to get more schools, more active, more often. Active School Flag […]
How to find your postgraduate research match – Hilkka Kontro
Are you looking to do a PhD? Are you picky about the topic, but also need funding, a supervisor, and the right research group? Well, good luck with that… Despite not the easiest goal to […]
Publication: Exploring Extreme Sport Athletes’ Nature Interactions: From Well-Being to Sustainability
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” William James The concept of ‘Blue Mind’ coined by ocean scientist Wallace J. Nichols (2014) which has popularized water-based […]
Become a Fitness Professional with the National Council for Exercise & Fitness
The National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland for over 30 years. An academic affiliate of […]
BSc. Physical Education: Limerick’s All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Team visits i-PLAY!!! Daniel Tindall (PE Course Director)
This past Spring semester, our i-PLAYERS were treated to some special guests in attendance to celebrate the final session of our 16th offering of the ‘Inclusive Play & Leisure Activities for Youth’ (i-PLAY) programme. Caroline […]
Publication: Training load factors & Injury/Pain Risk in Endurance Sporting Population
Research Impact: Endurance sports are growing exponentially with participants training and competing at recreational and elite levels. A unique characteristic of endurance sport populations (ESPs) is the heterogeneity of training undertaken across different disciplines. ESPs […]
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