Research Impact: This paper focuses on interrogating ‘why’ and ‘how’ assessment can be effectively embedded in the delivery of learning experiences. That is, assessment as a means to engage students in the learning process rather […]
Category: Publications
Publication: The perceived needs of teacher educators as they strive to implement curriculum change
Research Impact: The focus of this study was to explore teacher educators’ experiences as they prepared preservice teachers to implement a new physical education curriculum, and to identify their professional needs to support this work. […]
Publication: Remote, face‐to‐face, and group‐based interventions for promoting strength training in healthy community‐based adults (Protocol)
Research Impact: Cohort studies have demonstrated an association between participation in muscle strengthening activities and a reduction in all‐cause, cardiovascular, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory tract disease mortality (Stamatakis 2018; Zhao 2020), and reduced risk of type […]
Publication: ‘Are all domains created equal? An exploration of stakeholder views on the concept of physical literacy’
Research Impact: The purpose of this study was to gather empirical data from key stakeholders working with young people in areas related to physical literacy across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, to capture […]
Publication: The clustering of physical activity and screen time behaviours in early childhood and impact on future health-related behaviours: a longitudinal analysis of children aged 3 to 8 years’
Research Impact: Meeting physical activity and screen time guidelines has been associated with improved health in children. Research has shown that lifestyle behaviours happen in combination and can be tracked into later life. Thus, a […]
Publication: The Effects of HRST on Performance in Competitive Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Research Impact: High-repetition strength training (HRST) is resistance training that involves loads that are ≤67% of an individual’s one-repetition maximum for ≥12 repetitions and is typically performed using short rest periods of ≤30 seconds. HRST […]
Publication: The Acute Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting Time in Adults with Standing and Light-Intensity Walking on Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Health in Adults – SLR & Meta Analysis
Research Impact: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the acute effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent short bouts of standing and light-intensity walking on biomarkers of cardiometabolic health, such as postprandial glucose and insulin. The […]
Publication: A pragmatic evaluation of the primary school Be Active After-School Activity Programme (Be Active ASAP)
Research Impact Summary: The period after school represents an opportunity to engage children in physical activity programmes in the school settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of an afterschool programme, […]
Publication: Exploring Teacher Educators’ Perspectives of Play-Based Learning: A Mixed Method Approach
Research Impact: This study examined teacher educators’ perceptions of play-based learning in the context of university-based teacher education programmes in Palestine. Using a cross-sectional, multi-method design, we explored factors relating to teacher educators’ capability, opportunity […]
Publication: Playful maths! The influence of play-based learning on academic performance of Palestinian primary school children
Research Impact: This study explores the relationship between play-based learning and achievement in mathematics in Palestinian primary school children. Play can be viewed as a spectrum – that ranges from free play (no guidance or […]
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