Research Impact: There have been various restrictions across the world at the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Finland, there were similar restrictions to Ireland, such that schools, sport clubs and facilities were closed […]
Category: Research
5th International ICOACHKIDS Conference promises valuable learning for youth sport coaches – Dr Phil Kearney.
The 5th International ICOACHKIDS Conference will be held online on the 13th and 14th of December with the theme of Future Proofing Youth Sport: Courage and Optimism. I am honored to be presenting some […]
Publication: Seizing the opportunity to redesign physical education teacher education: blending paradigms to create transformative experiences in teacher education
Research Impact: Our intention in this paper has been to assist teacher educators who are being prompted consider teacher education paradigms, and associated pedagogical practices, that will be most effective in aligning with young people’s […]
Publication: The effect of computer mouse mass on target acquisition performance among action video gamers
72 PC gamers completed a bespoke target acquisition test which mimics the flicking skill from first-person shooter gamers (i.e., Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) with gaming mice weighing 50, 60, 90 & 100g. Participants responded significantly faster […]
Publication: The effect of computer mouse mass on target acquisition performance among action video gamers
72 PC gamers completed a bespoke target acquisition test which mimics the flicking skill from first-person shooter gamers (i.e., Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) with gaming mice weighing 50, 60, 90 & 100g. Participants responded significantly faster […]
PhD studentship – Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance
Location: University of Limerick, IrelandDeadline: 17.00 Irish time (GMT+1) 19th of NovemberInterview date: Tuesday 7th of DecemberStart date: January 2022Duration: Four years full-time (structured PhD) Applications are invited for a PhD studentship funded by the […]
Rowing-related low back pain: Things to consider if you need to stop or change your scheduled training – dr frank nugent.
The overall aim of the consensus statement was to inform clinical decisions and standards of care in order to reduce the long-term effects of low back pain (LBP) on rowers. The consensus statement was a […]
Publication: High sitting time is a behavioral risk factor for blunted improvement in depression across 8 weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic in April-May 2020
Research Impact: COVID-19 increased sedentary behaviours, decreased physical activity, and worsened mental health. The longitudinal impacts of these changes, however, are relatively unknown. We examined associations between changes in self-reported activity behaviours and mental health […]
Publication: The Influence of Maximal Strength and Knee Angle on the Reliability of Peak Force in the Isometric Squat
Research Impact: In this paper we document the relationship between maximal strength level and the reliability of an isometric squat test in two isometric squat positions (120° and 90° knee angle) using a heterogeneous sample of […]
Publication: A Systematic Literature Review of Peer-led Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity Levels of Adolescents
Low levels of physical activity (PA) in adolescents highlight the necessity for effective intervention. During adolescence, peer relationships can be a fundamental aspect of adopting and maintaining positive health behaviours. This review aims to determine peer-led […]
