Online application for our Masters programmes in the field of sport and exercise psychology is now open and will close on November 1, 2020, but we advise early applications to ensure a place. Our full-time […]
Category: Teaching
Presentation of Excellence in Teaching Awards to Dr. Tom Comyns & Dr. Antonio Calderon
Congratulations to Dr. Tom Comyns and Dr. Antonio Calderon who were presented with UL Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching at the University of Limerick today. The UL Excellence in Teaching Awards has three strands: […]
EIM on Campus UL Recognised by Exercise is Medicine® as Silver Campus – Dr. Matthew Herring
The University of Limerick is one of only 139 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Co-Directors Dr. […]
Sport and Exercise Sciences: An Applied Degree Programme – Dr Tom Comyns
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick run a four year BSc course in the area of Sport and Exercise Sciences. The programme is designed to provide students with […]
How to find your postgraduate research match – Hilkka Kontro
Are you looking to do a PhD? Are you picky about the topic, but also need funding, a supervisor, and the right research group? Well, good luck with that… Despite not the easiest goal to […]
Become a Fitness Professional with the National Council for Exercise & Fitness
The National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland for over 30 years. An academic affiliate of […]
BSc. Physical Education: Limerick’s All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Team visits i-PLAY!!! Daniel Tindall (PE Course Director)
This past Spring semester, our i-PLAYERS were treated to some special guests in attendance to celebrate the final session of our 16th offering of the ‘Inclusive Play & Leisure Activities for Youth’ (i-PLAY) programme. Caroline […]
Sport is a key part of UL’s UNESCO Knowledge for Change Hub – Gary Ryan
You will often hear the term engaged scholarship used with regards to Universities. You would typically see the importance of engaged and translational research included in most Universities strategic plans and be seen by almost […]
Cross Cultural Championships 2019 – Organised by 3rd Year Physical Education Students
On Tuesday the 2nd of April 96 Primary school children travelled from Scoil Íde Corbally, to the University of Limerick. Third-year Physical Education students, along with guidance from module coordinators Cathal Óg Ó Sullivan and […]
Why pursue a postgraduate degree in Applied Sports Coaching. Dr Philip Kearney
A recent article published in the Times suggested that a postgraduate degree gives elite sports coaches an edge. This article sparked discussions about the role of formal postgraduate courses in coach development. As course director […]
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