There has been a recent increase in the popularity of low carbohydrate diets or low carbohydrate high fat diets being adopted by athletic populations. This may lead to some adaptations that improve the endurance phenotype, […]
Category: Research
UL’s Sport and Human performance research centre – Rhoda Sohun.
In 2021, the Sport and Human Performance Research Centre (SHPRC) was recognised as a priority research centre by the University of Limerick. The research centre has two co-directors Prof. Drew Harrison (drew.harrison@ul.ie) and Prof. Giles […]
Research Impact: Therapeutic Viability of Pilates Training for Mental Health Among People With Multiple Sclerosis – Matthew P. Herring, PhD, FACSM
This past year, a series of studies, led by doctoral student, Karl Fleming, culminated in the strongest available evidence to support the therapeutic viability of Pilates, an understudied alternative exercise mode, for mental health, specifically […]
Publication: The Effects of HRST on Performance in Competitive Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Research Impact: High-repetition strength training (HRST) is resistance training that involves loads that are ≤67% of an individual’s one-repetition maximum for ≥12 repetitions and is typically performed using short rest periods of ≤30 seconds. HRST […]
Publication: The Acute Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting Time in Adults with Standing and Light-Intensity Walking on Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Health in Adults – SLR & Meta Analysis
Research Impact: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the acute effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent short bouts of standing and light-intensity walking on biomarkers of cardiometabolic health, such as postprandial glucose and insulin. The […]
Publication: A pragmatic evaluation of the primary school Be Active After-School Activity Programme (Be Active ASAP)
Research Impact Summary: The period after school represents an opportunity to engage children in physical activity programmes in the school settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of an afterschool programme, […]
Publication: Exploring Teacher Educators’ Perspectives of Play-Based Learning: A Mixed Method Approach
Research Impact: This study examined teacher educators’ perceptions of play-based learning in the context of university-based teacher education programmes in Palestine. Using a cross-sectional, multi-method design, we explored factors relating to teacher educators’ capability, opportunity […]
Publication: Playful maths! The influence of play-based learning on academic performance of Palestinian primary school children
Research Impact: This study explores the relationship between play-based learning and achievement in mathematics in Palestinian primary school children. Play can be viewed as a spectrum – that ranges from free play (no guidance or […]
policy impact on physical activity in schools – dr liam kelly
What is already known on this topic Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for premature mortality worldwide. To improve public health and to prevent NCDs, the World Health Organisation (WHO) physical activity (PA) […]
The Molecular basis of muscle adaptation to exercise – dr brian carson.
Whether you are new to exercise, out of shape, recreationally active or an elite athlete looking to maximise your performance, the way our muscles respond to exercise are similar. Should you partake in some exercise […]
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