Science is a self-correcting in its very essence, which is why incorrect and imprecise explanations usually do not stick around for very long before being replaced by ideas better reflecting the true state of nature. […]
Category: Teaching
Supporting the Dual Careers of Student Athletes in Ireland – Gary Ryan
Recently one of the greatest Irish athletes of all time wrote an article in the Irish Times, suggesting that, the best route for Irish athletes was still the US Scholarship system http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/sonia-o-sullivan-us-scholarships-still-best-path-for-irish-athletes-1.3111166. Sonia made some […]
Physical Education Undergraduate Students’ Involvement in Limerick-based Community Placements – Claire Walsh
This spring semester, as part of the module ‘Youth Sport and Policy’, our 4th year physical education undergraduate students engaged in a 7-week community placement in association with Limerick Sports Partnership (LSP). The module involves […]
BSc. Physical Education – 1st Year Student’s Outdoor Adventure Outing – Daniel Tindall
As part of the PY4071 – Pedagogy of Outdoor Adventure Education module, led by Drs Missy Parker and Daniel Tindall, 1st year PE students participate in an OAE experience at the University of Limerick Activity […]
Physical Education Final Year Project Students Share Their research in PESS – Ciarán MacDonncha
Congratulations to the fourth year Physical Education students who presented their final year projects in a poster session in PESS on Wednesday 26th April. The posters were on display all day and during this time […]
To blend, or not to blend… Introducing blended learning to undergraduate students – Antonio Calderon
Particularly intense way in the last decade, we (as academics) are being overwhelmed by a digital tsunami, advancing steadily and bringing technology into our daily work, because it is considered a natural amplifier of the […]
Want to be a successful Sport & Exercise Scientist? Choose your path wisely! – Brian Carson
So, you are interested in becoming a Sport & Exercise Scientist? Many of you will have already indicated your preferences to the Central Applications Office (CAO), others are preparing ‘change of mind’ submissions (before July […]
Editorial: Engaging Young People in Active Learning
Research Impact: This editorial emphasises the importance of designing instructionally aligned lessons, units of work, and an exciting and challenging physical education curricula that are informed by student voice. Instructionally aligned teaching demonstrates a match between […]
Professional Development for Physical Education Teachers in Ireland Dr. Deborah Tannehill
Physical education is an important part of young people’s education in senior cycle (SC/SCPE) resulting in confident and competent participants in various physical activity areas. As a result of effective physical education, young people will […]
Study@UL…Study in the Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences
UL Open Day: Saturday January 14th 2016 We will have presentations on our degree programmes BSc. Physical Education and BSc. Sport and Exercise Sciences at the open day. In addition there will be campus tours […]
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