This study investigated coaching practices in female Gaelic football in Ireland, with specific emphasis on coaches’ perception of the role of strength and speed training on performance. Strength and speed training was regularly implemented by […]
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Teaching and learning about teaching physical education: exploring one way of translating conflicting theories into transformative practice
In physical education teacher education (PETE), rich descriptions of pedagogical processes for translating theory into practice, or of pedagogical approaches informed by sound theory, are limited. These descriptions are even more uncommon when both processes […]
Gaelic Football Coaches’ Use of a Game-Based Approach Impacts Game Performance, Session Characteristics, and Player Perceptions.
Does mentoring coaches on how to implement a Game-Based Approach (GBA) enhance player performance outcomes and perceptions within Gaelic football? Yes. Coaches supporting two squads from a Gaelic football academy underwent a 12- (Under 14) […]
What Policies Do Local Governments Use to Promote Physical Activity? – DR Sven Messing
We conducted a comparative analysis of municipalities from 4 EU countries and Japan, focusing on the policies local governments use to promote physical activity (PA): Jyväskylä (Finland), Nice (France), Erlangen (Germany), Fujisawa (Japan), and Cluj-Napoca […]
Analysis of mental and physical fatigue over the course of a professional English Premier League season in outfield players – DR JOHN KIELY
This study provides a valuable and timely analysis of mental and physical fatigue in professional English Premier League (EPL) outfield players across a full competitive season. By systematically tracking both mental fatigue (MF) and physical […]
Understanding the development of physical education professionals’ policy capacity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and others have emphasized the need for all physical education (PE) professionals to prioritize attention to, and action on, PE policy to improve quality provision. Yet, […]
Rhythms of Health: How Daily Activity Patterns Support Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Older Adults – DR John Noone
This study explored how patterns of daily activity and rest—referred to as rest-activity rhythms (RARs)—are related to cardiorespiratory fitness and walking energetics in older adults. Given the known declines in physical capacity with aging, our […]
How Do They Decide? Performance Support Staff Perceptions of Decision-Making in Elite-Sport Environments – Dr John Kiely
This study explores how performance support staff in elite sport environments perceive and approach decision-making. Despite recognizing decision-making as crucial to their roles, only 31% of staff had formal training in this area, with many […]
What do elite rowing coxswains say during races?
Coxing is a highly specialised skillset in the sport of rowing which has received limited research to date. The aim of this study was to explore what elite coxswains say during rowing races. The study […]
Understanding Fat Tissue Energetics in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes – Dr John Noone
Adipose (fat) tissue plays an active role in the body’s metabolism—not just storing fat but also influencing energy use and hormone activity. As obesity and type 2 diabetes rates increase, it is important to understand […]
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