University of Limerick publication from Yueying Gong, Ann MacPhail & Ainat Guberman (2021): on the professional learning and development needs of Chinese university-based physical education teacher educators
Category: Research
Publication: Nurturing solidarity: Considering the internationalization of research activities in kinesiology as a moral practice
Research Impact: There is a growing interest in the internationalization of research activities in higher education institutions. Economic and political motivations are increasingly the key drivers for internationalization which might be viewed as disruptive and […]
Publication: Onset detection in surface electromyographic signals across isometric explosive and ramped contractions: a comparison of computer-based methods
University of Limerick Publication from Evan Crotty, Andrew Harrison on Onset detection in surface electromyographic signals across isometric explosive and ramped contractions: a comparison of computer-based methods
A research-practice partnership for enhancing policy preparedness in physical education – Jenna R. Lorusso
Policy neglect is normative in physical education given the lack of preparation for policy engagement in initial teacher education, continuing professional development, and graduate programmes (Lorusso, et al., 2020; van der Mars, 2019). The consequences […]
The day to day life as a Teaching assistant! eimear kelly
Eimear Kelly, Teaching Assistant
in the Physical Education and Sport Sciences department, University of Limerick, describes her role as a Teaching Assistant in the department.
Its time to play: discussing circadian rhythm and esport performance – Tim Smithies
Human performance is not constant throughout the day. Many decades of research now have demonstrated that human performance (as is the case with just about every human process) follows a ~24hour ‘circadian’ rhythm. This research […]
Publication: Consensus Statement for Managing Low Back Pain in Elite and Sub-Elite Rowers
Research Impact: The overall aim of this 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. This consensus statement […]
Publication: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study
Research Impact: This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school […]
BE WEll@UL – “Wake up to Sleep” Prof Giles Warrington
Professor Giles Warrington of the UL Physical Education & Sports Sciences department (PESS) recently discussed how to “Wake up to Sleep”, the importance of sleep and simple tips for promoting good sleep practices as part […]
New Book: Fundamentos pedagógicos de la enseñanza del deporte [Foundations of Sport Pedagogy].
Research Impact: The book includes seven chapters of a very practical nature mainly for physical education teachers but also for coaches involved in youth sport coaching. It introduces first some conceptual considerations related to pedagogy, […]
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