Research Impact: This work should be understood as a preliminary step in developing a pedagogical model for teaching expressive content in physical education, which is based on creativity through embodied movements. It means that creativity […]
Category: Research
#ResearchWeekUL2024: Building a sustainable research ecosystem across the early career researcher continuum – Prof Ann MacPhail, Dr Jenna Lorusso, Dr. Orla Power Grant.
The University of Limerick’s Research Strategy 2022-2027, ‘Wisdom for Action’, outlines the need to build a ‘responsive and supportive research ecosystem which attracts and supports talented individuals and groups to excel in their fields’. A […]
Publication: Productivity and publishing in physical and health education: Top ten tips for graduate students
Research Impact: The purpose of this paper is to provide physical and health education graduate students with productivity strategies for writing; guidance on submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; and information on diverse strategies for knowledge […]
Teaching in a (new) international context – Dr. Carmen barquero-ruiz.
The other day, a newcomer to academia visited my office seeking advice on navigating the challenges of teaching for the first time in Ireland, having come from a vastly different context and language. As a […]
World Sleep Day Friday March 15th 2024 – Professor Giles Warrington.
To celebrate World Sleep Day Professor Giles Warrington gives an overview of the role and importance of sleep as well as sharing a simple sleep tool kits to promote good sleep practices. Sleep is the […]
PhD scholarship in Sprint Spike Shoe Biomechanics at University of Limerick – Professor Ian kenny.
Do you have a passion for athlete testing and biomechanics? Interested in sports tech wearables? We’re currently recruiting for an exceptional PhD researcher to join us…. Location: University of Limerick, Ireland Deadline: 17.00 Irish time […]
2022/23 National Amateur and Schoolboy Rugby Injury Reports Released – Prof Ian kenny.
The Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick have released the fifth year of findings from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) research project, investigating injury trends in the Men’s and Women’s All-Ireland […]
The Power of Unifying Policy and Research – Mairéad Grogan.
In this blog, I will discuss the prospects of combining policy and research in physical education, physical activity and youth sport. In my literature review, I explored the spheres of policy and research along with […]
Publication: Peak speed in Gaelic Games: A systematic review of GPS methods
Research Impact: Peak speed is an essential physical quality in Gaelic games due to the offensive, defensive, and transitional nature of the sports. Objectives: The aims of the study were to systematically search the literature […]
Book Chapter: Strength and conditioning for youth grassroots players
Summary: This chapter written by Dr Mark Lyons and Dr Caoimhe Tiernan (PESS Department) focuses on the crucial aspects of strength and conditioning for youth athletes at the grassroots level, emphasising the importance of creating […]
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