We are all familiar with how integral the mitochondria are in producing the energy needed for our body to meet the demands we place on it. However, for decades, scientists have debated how mitochondria adapt […]
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Postgraduate research opportunity – RT4Teens Ireland: Resistance Training Intervention in Schools – Dr brendan O’Keeffe.
Schools, and specifically Physical Education programmes, have been identified as the most suitable vehicle to promote active and healthy lifestyles among young people (Pate et al., 2006). Resistance Training (RT) is in top five most […]
Timing, Managers and the Long Road from U20 to Senior Football – karol dillon.
In today’s blog I want to talk to you about my recent article in RTÉ Brainstorm, where I explored how many of Kerry’s U20 footballers make (or don’t make) the leap to the senior stage. […]
The Harsh Truth behind Minor Glory – karol dillon.
Last week, I was fortunate to have an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm that explored the misconception that minor success automatically translates into senior inter-county careers. In reality, the data tells a very different story […]
Reflections on the PEPAYS Ireland Forum, 2025 – Dr. William Hughes
On Friday June 6th, University College Cork hosted the Physical Education Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) Ireland Forum for 2025. This year’s Forum marked the 20th anniversary of the founding of the PEPAYS Ireland Research […]
Muscle Growth Is Very Strongly Correlated with Strength Gains after Lower Body Resistance Training: New Insight from Within-Participant Associations
Intuitively, we understand that stronger individuals have larger muscles, and this has been supported by research showing inter-individual differences in muscle strength are mostly explained by differences in muscle volume. However, when we try to […]
Making sense of the alignment of social justice beliefs, theory, and pedagogy: being and becoming a physical education teacher educator for social justice.
This research speaks to both the deeply intertwined journey of personal growth, critical reflection, and dialogical interactions, highlighting the interconnected nature of pedagogy, theory, and personal beliefs in shaping social justice practice. As such, the […]
Are we getting through to them? And in what way?” Communicating physical activity with adolescents.
Adolescents’ have low health literacy and limited knowledge, awareness, and beliefs about physical activity- factors that are critical for developing lifelong healthy behaviours. However, the relationship between these constructs are not well understood. Firstly, this […]
Communicating physical activity messages with adolescents: what works?
Physical activity messages are educational or persuasive material relayed to an individual or group of people with the aim of increasing physical activity levels. This scoping review outlines the communication process, methods of evaluating physical […]
What’s the Best Mix of Movement for Children’s Health? A Look at the “Goldilocks Day”
When it comes to children’s health, most research tends to look at one type of movement—like how much time they spend sitting or how active they are. But life isn’t that simple. Children move in […]
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