PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Can Gaelic footballers and hurlers be trained to make the right decision? Phil discussed: Six methods of training decision making which […]
Category: Research
2023/24 Academic Year achievements
As we conclude the academic year 2023/24, our department is proud to reflect on a year filled with remarkable achievements. This year has been a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our […]
The more the merrier – an international collaboration publication: Insights into breast health issues in women’s rugby – Kilian Bibby
Academic collaboration is crucial for innovation and progress. When scholars from different background disciplines and institutions work together, they bring various perspectives which tend to lead to significant advancements. These cooperations are especially important today, […]
Karol Dillon Brainstorm Article – Karol Dillon
PESS PhD student Karol Dillon recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm. Karol discussed: Previous qualitative research on laterality in Gaelic football Current quantitative research on laterality in Gaelic football What future research into […]
Book Chapter: Teaching about Gender: Feminist Hope and Praxis for the Future
Education for sustainability has never been more critical. This timely and essential book encourages readers to rethink our current values systems and to interrogate common assumptions about our world. Written for all educators with an […]
Publication: Hamstrings Hypertrophy is Specific to the Training Exercise: Nordic Hamstring versus Lengthened State Eccentric Training
Research Impact: In this study we measured functional (isometric and isovelocity strength), morphological (muscle and aponeurosis size using MRI) and muscle activation (surface electromyography) differences following 12 weeks of supervised resistance training (Nordic [NHT] or […]
Publication: Smaller biceps femoris aponeurosis size in legs with a history of hamstring strain injury
Research Impact: In this study we measured the size of the biceps femoris long head (BFLH) aponeurosis using magnetic resonance imaging within participant (previous hamstring strain injury [HSI] leg vs no previous HSI leg), and […]
Publication: Participatory Research and Co-Design in Workplace Health Promotion Studies: A Scoping Review
Research Impact Overall, there is evidence suggesting that taking a participatory research approach is beneficial to the development of a workplace health promotion intervention and a key component of its success. A benefit was observed […]
Publication: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Kinesiology: An International Investigation of Structures and Experiences
SUMMARY: Postdoctoral fellowships (PDFs) are becoming increasingly common yet remain nebulous to many. The purpose of this research was to investigate the structures and experiences of PDFs for fellows and supervisors in physical education and […]
Postgraduate Research Experience – University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre Concussion Program – laura power.
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 […]
