Having been immersed in sport from a young age and initially studying as a Physical Education and Mathematics teacher in PESS the MSc Sports Performance was the natural progression to further my academic journey, I […]
Category: Opinion
RTÉ BRAINSTORM: Why you shouldn’t take health advice from topless influencers – CATHERINE NORTON rd, phD.
PESS staff member Catherine Norton recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Catherine discussed how when it comes to health and social media, just because someone looks fit doesn’t mean they are fit to […]
Working it out in the gym: resistance training reduces irritability – Darragh o’sullivan.
Irritability in Anxiety and Depression Irritability is characterized by disproportionately excessive, easily provoked anger, annoyance, or impatience, and can be experienced as a temporary state, or a persistent trait. Individuals with irritable mood may appear […]
Reflections on DE-PASS: Achievements, Outcomes, and the Road Ahead : Prof Ciaran Mac Donncha.
As the DEterminants of Physical ActiviteS in Settings Network (DE-PASS) draws to a close, I am filled with pride and gratitude reflecting on the journey we’ve shared over the past four years. What began in […]
Can parkour and pickleball pique pupils’ passion for PE? – antonio Calderón.
PESS staff member Dr Antonio Calderón was recently interviewed on RTÉ Radio 1 Drivetime about the introduction of new activities such as parkour and pickleball into PE. Antonio discussed: The importance of not just focusing […]
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 […]
Navigating the challenges of tying my identity to my career in sport – dr adam sullivan.
Given that it’s Mental Health Awareness Week at the time of writing, it seems especially timely to share this experience. Last week, I shared a brief piece on my LinkedIn profile about my experiences working […]
What are the wires on rowing boat riggers? The growing trend of telemetry systems in rowing – Dr. Frank nugent.
You may have noticed the wires taped on to the boat riggers of clubs like Cambridge or Oxford Brookes during training videos this season or strange looking oarlocks as you walk around the boat yard […]
Creating a healthy experience for young athletes
PESS staff member Dr. Phil Kearney recently appeared on the Long Term Athlete Development Network Podcast. Phil discussed: The effects of relative age and maturation in youth sport Practical coaching strategies to account for these […]
Time to grasp the low hanging fruit: School uniform as a barrier to physical activity – dr brendan o’keeffe.
In this blog I will put forward a view that I believe is one of the most practical and feasible solutions to reducing physical inactivity during the school day – changing the design of school […]
PESS News & Information 