The University of Limerick, in collaboration with an international research team, is conducting a study on the role of school uniforms as a barrier or enabler to engaging in physical activity. Our international team is […]
Category: Outreach
New Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Ireland.
PESS staff member(s) Prof. Elaine Murtagh & Assoc. Prof Gráinne Hayes featured on HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing podcast. They discussed: 1. Overview of new guidelines 2. Incorporating daily Movement 3. Updates from previous […]
Cross Cultural Championships 2019 – Organised by 3rd Year Physical Education Students
On Tuesday the 2nd of April 96 Primary school children travelled from Scoil Íde Corbally, to the University of Limerick. Third-year Physical Education students, along with guidance from module coordinators Cathal Óg Ó Sullivan and […]
€5000 raised at the 15th Annual Plassey 5 km Glow Run in Memory of Jacinta O’Brien – 2nd Year Sport Science Students
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 marked the 15th annual Plassey 5 km run in memory of Jacinta O’Brien. This event is organized by the University of Limerick 2nd year Sport and Exercise Sciences Students each year. […]
Shine A Light Event, May 11th – Padraic Rocliffe (4th Year PE)
UPCOMING SHINE A LIGHT CAMPAIGN MAY 11TH 2019 If you are interested in distributing Shine a light packs in DUBLIN CITY on MAY the 11th at 2pm, then this event in aid of the HOMELESS […]
Plassey Glow Run 2019 – In Memory of Jacinta O’Brien
The 2019 Jacinta O’Brien memorial run will take place on the 2nd of April at 9pm at the University of Limerick. This years event is being organised by the 2nd Year Sport and Exercise Sciences […]
PESS Student Volunteers – Honoured by UL President at 8th Annual PVA Ceremony
Congratulations to all PESS Students who were recognised for their voluntary work during the last academic year at the 8th annual University of Limerick President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) ceremony. A total of 435 UL students, the […]
Vacancies – Dublin City FM
Attention all Sports Enthusiasts. Dublin City FM are looking for sports enthusiasts and experts to present programmes on our community radio station. We have a strong tradition of representing smaller leagues and clubs while covering […]
Workshop “Exercise is Medicine: Connecting Fitness with Healthcare”
“Exercise is Medicine: Connecting Fitness with Healthcare” Workshop When: July 2nd, 2018 Where: Clinical Education and Research Centre (CERC) University Hospital Limerick Time: 6.30pm (Registration and light refreshments) 7.00-8.30pm Free Registration at Eventbrite MedEx UL and […]
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