As we come to the end of 2023, I have taken some time to reflect on some of the exciting events and activities that were organised by, and involved, staff and students in the PESS […]
Category: Opinion
Publication: Ten top tips on scholarship and grant writing for graduate students in physical and health education
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to provide physical and health education graduate students with information on: how and where to find scholarship and grant opportunities; application writing do’s and don’ts; the adjudication process; […]
Professor Mary O’Sullivan; The legacy of a giant – Dr. carmen baruqero-ruiz.
In October 2023, Professor Mary O’Sullivan was awarded with the prestigious Michael Darmody Award at the Physical Education Association of Ireland Conference in Carlow. She collected the award surrounded by her former PESS physical education […]
A personal perspective on the challenges of conducting applied research – Dr. Adam sullivan.
This piece is centered on my journey as an applied researcher, but also ties into some key points made during a recent keynote presentation by IRFU’s Medical Director Rod McLoughlin, at the inaugural SHPRC conference […]
PESS Sport Pedagogy researchers are an impressive presence at the 2023 AIESEP International Conference – Rhoda Sohun.
In July 2023, I along with colleagues from PESS travelled to Santiago de Chile for the 2023 AIESEP international Conference, “Emerging Horizons: Bridging the border between Physical Education Research and Practice”. Hosted for the […]
Pursuing a Career in Dietetics following Sports & exercise Sciences degree – Recent Graduate Perspective – Keela Spillane.
Choosing to study Sport and Exercise Science (SES) in UL was the best decision I made as it provided me with a foundation to build on and further my studies in the area of Human […]
my experience as a first year Sports science student – chelsea Canny.
My name is Chelsea and I am a first year sports science student here in UL. With first year coming to an end i’ve started to look back and reflect on my first year here […]
Focus groups: Online versus in-person – Kathleen McNally.
My research is focused on physical activity among adolescents. As part of my MSc research, I have had the opportunity to carry out focus groups with adolescents in post-primary schools. I have had the experience […]
My internship journey: Lessons learned, challenges and opportunities – anthony O’leary.
Participating in the Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Research Internship was an exciting and enriching experience. It provided me with the opportunity to work alongside a PESS faculty member, gaining valuable hands-on experience and […]
My internship journey: Lessons learned, challenges and opportunities – anthony O’leary.
Participating in the Physical Education and Sport Science (PESS) Research Internship was an exciting and enriching experience. It provided me with the opportunity to work alongside a PESS faculty member, gaining valuable hands-on experience and […]
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