Research Impact: This was the first study internationally to examine the reliability of student assessed measures of health related fitness in school settings. A two group study design was used in which students were randomly […]
Category: Research
Publication: Self-made materials to teach athletics in physical education
Research Impact: As supported by relevant publications, the self-made materials pedagogical approach encourages student participation, cooperative learning and inclusive practices in physical education. It can promote cross-curricular learning and value-based education. This article aims to […]
Publication: Assessment of psychological, social cognitive & perceived environmental influences on children’s active transport to school
Research Impact: Active transport to school (ATS) is an easy and sustainable way to integrate physical activity into daily life. We aimed to develop and test a model which conceptualized relationships between children’s ATS and […]
Prof. Aidan Moran: Inspired a Generation – Dr. Tadhg MacIntyre
“In Memoriam” Prof. Aidan Moran (University College Dublin, Ireland). Aidan Moran (1956-2020), Full Professor of Cognitive Psychology at University College Dublin (UCD), sadly passed away on March 16th, 2020. His extensive accomplishments as a scholar […]
Publication: Associations of self-reported PA & anxiety symptoms & status among 7,874 Irish adults: A DEDIPAC-study
Research Impact Summary: Physical activity guidelines were developed primarily based on established physical health benefits. Evidence for the mental health benefits of meeting the guidelines is growing, but benefits for anxiety remain understudied. The current […]
Publication: Physical Preparation Strategies of Professional Jockeys
Research Impact: The first study to investigate the physical preparation strategies of jockeys, the findings provide a unique insight into the lifestyle and training of professional jockeys. Jockeys are working an average 34 weekly hours […]
New Publication: Injury surveillance and prevention practices across Rugby schools in Ireland
Research Impact: Findings demonstrate that a small number of Rugby playing schools in Ireland are considered well-resourced in terms of physiotherapy provision and access to medical doctors and S&C coaches, yet consensus guidelines for injury […]
Policy Evaluation Network (PEN) – Public policies addressing health-related behaviours in Europe – Dr. Liam Kelly
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of global mortality, responsible for 39.5 million deaths in 2015, which equates to 70% of all deaths. Successful policy actions to address physical inactivity, unhealthy diets and sedentary behaviour […]
GO GREEN NATURE: Taking a Walk on the Green Side of Research – Cassandra Murphy, Ellen Moran, Tadhg MacIntyre
GO GREEN NATURE – Novel Approaches To Understand how to Reduce the impact of urban Emissions The GOGREEN initiative is led by PESS department member Dr. Tadhg MacIntyre as part of the Physical Activity for […]
Women in sport in 2020 – Fiona McHale
As we approach international women’s day and also the culmination of the 20×20 campaign I would like to reflect and show an appreciation of the importance of this campaign both from research and my own […]
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