It feels like a distant memory now, when we were asked by Leo Varadkar to “come together as a nation by staying apart from each other”. This resulted in many people having to quickly change […]
Category: Opinion
Preparing for the unknown. Think SMART!! Ursula Freyne
With the on-going situation with Covid-19 and all the added pressures it brings to planning and delivering lessons, we need to think how we can do it without sacrificing our own mental health and the […]
The value of a PhD for a Strength and Conditioning Coach – Patrick Dolan
Completion of higher education degrees increases one’s knowledge in specific areas and may also be helpful in work-place promotions. In sport, a Master’s degree is usually the highest point a coach feels he or she […]
An online professional learning community during the COVID-19 pandemic – Yueying Gong
As an international student in Ireland, the first week of doing my PhD effectively at home was challenging for me. My family in China were so worried about my safety in Ireland. At the same […]
How did we get here? Enrique Garcia Bengoechea
I hope everyone is keeping well. It is difficult these days not to think of the circumstances created by the COVID-19 crisis and their implications for all dimensions of our lives and our society. The […]
Coaching during the pandemic presents a unique challenge – Dr Ian Sherwin
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 […]
A need for speed: importance of sprint microdosing during isolation – Evan Crotty
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 […]
Avoid Prolonged Sitting – Breaking Sedentary Time Whilst Working from Home (Aidan Buffey)
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 […]
UL Talks | Move for Ireland – Prof. Catherine Woods
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 […]
UL Talks | Wake Up to Sleep – Dr. Giles Warrington
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 […]
