My PhD is focused on Concussion in Rugby, which was made possible through a collaboration between the University of Limerick and UPMC Ireland. The supervisory team is made up of University of Limerick’s Dr. Tom […]
Category: Research
Understanding the support networks of Irish elite youth athletes: Implications for development and wellbeing – Luke McInerney.
My research as a postgraduate research student in the PESS department is focused on developing an understanding of the support networks of Irish elite youth basketball players, and the effects of social support on their […]
PESS phd journey: Claire Walsh.
Congratulations to Claire Walsh who recently completed her PhD at the Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences. Claire’s research focused on “The experiences of a physical education boundary spanner during a period of curriculum […]
Publication: Are Gender Stereotypes Still Prevalent in Physical Education? Spanish Teachers’ and Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Gender Equity
Research Impact: Grounded in doing gender theory, this paper explores the beliefs and attitudes of physical education teachers and students toward gender equity in physical education and sports, as well as identifies aspects to be addressed. […]
Concussion Time-Loss Severity in Amateur Rugby Union – Professor Ian kenny.
The time lost for recovery following a concussion or suspected concussion can vary greatly from sport to sport and within a specific sport at different age group playing levels. In Rugby Union in Ireland one […]
Sport Pedagogy Researchers present their work at the AIESEP 2024 International Conference – professor elaine murtagh.
The AIESEP international conference showcases the best research in sport pedagogy and physical education. Recently a team of researchers from PESS travelled to the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, to present at the 2024 AIESEP conference. […]
Publication: Fitting in or standing out? The organisational socialisation of early career physical education specialism graduates through a micropolitical lens
Research Impact: The recent emergence of primary school generalist teachers with physical education (PE) expertise has addressed calls for some form of specialisation in primary PE provision in Ireland. It was hoped that these teachers […]
Publication: On the necessity for biomechanics research in esports
Research Impact: Throughout this paper, we showed that esports clearly involve human kinetics and kinematics, lending it to the study of motor expertise through the lens of biomechanics research. Biomechanics in esports can be conducted […]
IMPAQT project is launched – kevin volf.
In response to the pressing global challenge posed by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the urgent need for equitable physical activity policies, the IMproving Physical Activity policies and their impact on health eQuiTy (IMPAQT) project is set […]
Publication: Uncovering What’s really important: Using drawings to enhance the dialogue with students about physical education experiences
Research Impact: The paper is presented in three parts. The first introduces drawings as a valuable participatory visual method, explaining what they are and why study them. Second, a brief history is provided of the […]
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