The recognised and often cited research definition of coaching effectiveness is determined by how the coaches’ Professional (the sport), Interpersonal (the athlete) and Intrapersonal (the coach’s self-awareness) knowledge is applied to improve their athletes (Côté […]
We need to do the work now, to prepare for what’s to come The majority of team-sports involve fast movements, change of direction and high activation levels of the neuromuscular system. Producing high levels of […]
During these unprecedented times, in some instance’s individuals are facing their whole day within their house. This change in work environment has eliminated daily commuting, the office setting, and limited time spent outdoors. Despite commuting […]
In this UL Talk, Professor Catherine Woods from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick talks about innovations to increase physical activity in Ireland’s young and old. Professor Woods describes […]
This UL Talk discusses why sleep is the most important behavioural experience we have. Dr Giles Warrington provides a topical overview of the roles and functions of sleep and its importance to health, wellbeing and […]
As I begin to write this blog, I find myself drowning amidst an ocean of student emails, fearful for the uncertainty of their future, anxious parents staring blindly into the dark, an online classroom filled […]
Being forced to work from home at first was a real novelty- the thoughts of sitting in my dressing gown on my nice comfy bed working away on my laptop sounded so appealing. As you […]
Amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, all of us must stay at home and adhere to the self-isolation restrictions put in place. This may hinder our levels of efficiency when it comes to work, as many […]
Recently, I stumbled upon a breath-taking blog by a teacher in the field; Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach called Educator as Change Agent, that questions the change agent in you. I, like many other students came from a physical education […]
‘Wellbeing Walsh’ is a name which has been given to me over the past number of years. It is fitting as my PhD research relates to the introduction of the new Wellbeing curriculum within Physical […]
