Research Impact: The aim of this study was to assess the concurrent validity of the OptojumpTM system (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy) versus a force platform in the estimation of temporal and reactive strength measures. In two […]

Research Impact: The aim of this study was to assess the concurrent validity of the OptojumpTM system (Microgate, Bolzano, Italy) versus a force platform in the estimation of temporal and reactive strength measures. In two […]
In 23 days across April and May 2017, I travelled 25207 kilometres, attended three conferences, gave two research presentations, ran two workshops, and participated in a European Physical Education Teacher Education Project meeting. It was […]
Most are aware of the obesity epidemic and associate obesity to be the result of an increase in body fat. The World Health Organisation monitors population trends in obesity by body mass index or BMI […]
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. […]
Stride length, hip, knee and ankle angles were compared during barefoot and shod running on a treadmill at two speeds. Nine well-trained (1500m time: 3min:59.80s ± 14.7 s) male (22 ±3 years; 73 ±9 kg; […]
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) has been successful in achieving a Bronze Award from Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) formally acknowledging the ongoing commitment of PESS to improve gender inequalities. […]
The Jacinta O’Brien Plassey 10k is an event organized by the 2nd year Sport and Exercise Sciences Students annually. This year the event took place on the 9th of April, with participants running a new […]
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Congratulations to first year Sport and Exercise Sciences student Meadhbh Lewis, who has been selected to accompany the Lions Rugby team on its upcoming tour of New Zealand as an ambassador to the team. In […]
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