This study looked at what young rugby players know about nutrition and hydration, and how well they put that knowledge into practice. The players completed questionnaires about sports nutrition and hydration, provided urine samples before […]
Category: Research
PUBLICATION: LET US WEAR OUR OWN GODDAMN CLOTHES: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM AS A BARRIER TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOLS – DR BRENDAN O’KEEFFE.
The aim of this study was to examine students’ views on the extent to which uniforms are a barrier to physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE) participation in Irish secondary schools. Students (N = 1439; 58.2% […]
PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE & INNOVATION, UL – APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR AUTUMN 2026 – PROFESSOR GILES WARRINGTON.
The Highly Popular and Successful Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation at UL (4-year, part time) Enters its 6th Year of Recruitment. Key Fact: The PD offers a practitioner-centred programme of professional development leading […]
PUBLICATION: FINGER PULSE MONITORING IS A RELIABLE AND VALID TOOL FOR MEASURING HEART RATE DURING EXERCISE AMONG ALOLESCENTS IN LAB AND SCHOOL SETTINGS – DR BRENDAN O’KEEFFE.
A finger pulse monitor (FPM) offers multiple advantages for monitoring heart rate during exercise in comparison to chest worn monitors, including: enhanced testing efficiency; less invasive, particularly for vulnerable populations (e.g. children); and, reduced cost. […]
PESS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE May TO DECEMBER 2026.
The PESS Internship is an opportunity for UL students to spend up to eight weeks in PESS gaining experience in one of four research areas, (1) Food for Health, (2) Physical Activity and Health, (3) […]
Learning to Begin Again: Retired Athletes’ Lived Experiences – Anuveer Bhandari.
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) As a former competitive tennis player turned sports psychology researcher, diving into sport psychology research felt like a natural pivot. My internship under Prof. […]
Broadening my Horizons – How a PESS Internship Shaped my Future – Aisling Mc Elligott.
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) How did the internship help you grow professionally and personally? (Lessons learnt…) Did you face any challenges during your internship? (If so, how did […]
Why do you start your session like that? – phil kearney.
PESS staff member Phil Kearney was recently featured on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast. Host Dan Cottrell wrote on LinkedIn: “Too often, our sessions become about rehearsing movements in isolation rather than helping players read, […]
Should all children receive equal playing time in sport? – phil kearney.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Should all children receive equal playing time in sport? Phil discussed three considerations for sports coaches: 🏐 Base your decisions on […]
International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) – Professor Giles Warrington.
The International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys (ICHSWJ) was held in Hon Kong on the 11th & the 12th December 2025. The conference brought together global experts, researchers, medical professionals, regulators, […]
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