When the email went around advertising an 8- week physical activity blended intensive programme, including two-weeks in person, I thought about what a wonderful opportunity it would be. Upon first glance it appeared only suitable […]
Category: Research
My PESS Internship Journey: A Sense of Purpose – Darragh Collins.
As part of my role as a PESS intern, I was tasked with assisting “Project REACH”, with a focus on data analysis from a survey designed and disseminated last year. As a student coming out […]
Publication: The Use of Recovery Strategies in Gaelic Games: A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Research Impact: This study investigated Gaelic players’ (i) use of recovery strategies following exercise; (ii) recovery strategy use according to sport, biological sex, and playing standard; and (ii) the possible periodization. The results demonstrate that […]
PESS Sport Pedagogy researchers are an impressive presence at the 2023 AIESEP International Conference – Rhoda Sohun.
In July 2023, I along with colleagues from PESS travelled to Santiago de Chile for the 2023 AIESEP international Conference, “Emerging Horizons: Bridging the border between Physical Education Research and Practice”. Hosted for the […]
The Power of Protein: Managing Blood Sugar with Type 2 Diabetes – dr george pavis
Type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While it requires careful management, recent research has shown that protein consumption can play a significant role in reducing […]
Research Projects on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching – DR Philip Kearney
It is one of the highlights of the year – the dissertations have been submitted from the MSc Applied Sports Coaching cohorts. From traditional research studies to action research projects focused on personal development, we […]
Publication: Higher family affluence is associated with multi-sport participation among Irish youtH
Is early sport specialisation a concern in the Irish context? For teenage athletes, it can be difficult to juggle the demands of multiple sports. Specialisation refers to an athlete selecting a primary sport and investing […]
Publication: Physical activity dose and depression in a cohort of older adults in The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
Research Impact: The lowest dose of MVPA for protection against depression and the extent to which exceeding this dose conveys additional protection are unknown. We quantified associations between different MVPA doses and depressive symptoms and […]
Publication: Effects of resistance exercise training on depressive symptoms among young adults: A randomized controlled trial
Research Impact: Elevated depressive symptoms are more often present in those with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) than now; though our previous work highlighted that resistance exercise training (RET) improves depressive symptoms, less is known among […]
Publication: Reliability of mechanical properties of the plantar flexor muscle tendon unit with consideration to joint angle and sex
Research Impact: Assessing the reliability of plantar flexor mechanical measures across joint angles allows researchers to identify the measurement angles that can be reliably interpreted to measure a ‘real change’ due to intervention or for […]
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