Learning conditions that provide individuals with some relevant choice over aspects of the practice task (autonomy), and those that attempt to optimise the challenge of the practice task, have been reported to enhance skill development. […]
Category: Research
Beyond Right or Left: Rethinking Limb Dominance in Gaelic Football – karol dillon.
In Gaelic football, where players use both hands and feet to execute skills, the ability to perform actions on both sides of the body is seen as advantageous. This ability, known as bilaterality, is often […]
Publication: Effectiveness of Physical Activity Policies in Early Childhood Education and Care
Research Impact: Dr Sven Messing and Dr Kevin Volf were involved in conducting a systematic review to analyse the effectiveness of public policies promoting physical activity (PA) in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) […]
Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS): Continued Professional Development Evening for Participating Schools and Clubs – Laura Power, Kilian Bibby, Lauren Guilfoyle and Tabby Billingham
Continued Professional Development (CPD) is a large component of many sectors, including sports science. CPD events allow for opportunities for progressive learning, alongside networking with experts in the field and like-minded individuals. In a world […]
Policy Research in Physical Activity, Physical Education, and Sport – A webinar – Dr. Sven Messing.
In March 2025, the University of Limerick’s Physical Activity for Health Research Centre hosted a unique webinar titled “Policy research in physical activity, physical education, and sport: Shared goals, diverse approaches.” This event was organised […]
An Introduction to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) – Tabitha Billingham.
What is REDs? Relative Energy Deficiency (REDs) is a syndrome of impaired physiological and/or psychological functioning experienced by female and male athletes that is caused by exposure to problematic (prolonged and/or severe) low energy availability (LEA) […]
A marathon, not a sprint – Mairéad Grogan.
Just over two years into what started out as a Research Master’s and progressed to a PhD degree, my motivation levels have well and truly gone through their swings and roundabouts. There have been moments […]
Is Run Jump Throw the way to go for athletics development? – dr phil kearney.
On the RTÉ coverage of the European Indoor Athletics Championships, Rob Heffernan spoke about the value for young athletes in training for and competing in running jumping and throwing events. Such a multi-event approach is […]
Reflections on My PhD Journey in PESS: The Final Stretch – Karol Dillon.
The Last Twelve Months: Research and Revisions The past year has been defined by the PhD intervention within a GAA development squad setting, chapter writing, journal submissions, and the inevitable revisions that accompany peer review. […]
Gateways and Pathways of Irish Para Sport Athletes: A Landmark Study in Partnership with Paralympics Ireland – dr sean healy & alan dineen.
A PESS research team recently concluded an exciting collaboration with Paralympics Ireland, delivering the most comprehensive examination to date of the experiences of Irish Para sport athletes and coaches. The mixed-methods study, funded by Paralympics […]
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