Research Summary Impact: In sport a seasons work is often narrowed down to a singular performance; the ability to buffer stress and persist in pressurised situations and on-going daily stressors is fundamental in any performing context, […]
Publication: Acute reduction of lower-body contractile function following a microbiopsy of m. vastus lateralis
Research Impact Summary: In resistance trained men 18‐35 years, capable of producing forceful/powerful muscular contractions, a minimally invasive unilateral microbiopsy of m. vastus lateralis causes an acute inhibition of lower‐body bilateral contractile function and an imbalance between […]
Publication: “Sex Differences in the Recovery of Neuromuscular Function Following Resistance Training in Trained Men & Women
Research Impact Summary: Knowledge pertaining to the temporal recovery of neuromuscular function allows practitioners to make more informed decisions when designing longitudinal training programs. Based on the findings from this study, we suggest the sex of […]
Maintaining our mental well-being while completing a PhD. Jessie Barr
“I don’t think there’s anything darker than doing a PhD”. I first came across the title of this Irish Times article on the day it was published back in December of last year while “taking […]
Determine meaningful changes in performance. Claire Brady
Laboratory and field based performance tests are an important element of athlete profiling. These tests allow coaches to identify strengths and weaknesses and design training programmes accordingly. Identifying a meaningful change in performance is therefore […]
PME – PE Enters a New Era. Dr Melissa Parker
Welcome to a new era for the Professional Master of Education – Physical Education (PME-PE)! Exciting things are happening and we offer thanks! Six years ago the “Grad Dip” transitioned to a two-year programme resulting […]
Publication: Would New Zealand adolescents cycle to school more if allowed to cycle without a helmet?
Research Impact: The effectiveness of bicycle helmet use in preventing head injuries has been well documented. Mandatory helmet-use legislation is present in multiple countries including New Zealand. However, studies examining factors associated with adolescents’ perception that […]
Book Chapter: Strength Training for Swimmers
This chapter covers the impact of strength training for swimming performance (free swimming, starts, and turns); its effects on swimming biomechanics; dry-land and in-water strength training methods; and the periodization of strength training for swimming […]
Personalised exercise prescription: one size doesn’t always fit all! Tom Aird
Research in the last number of decades has clearly outlined the overall beneficial effects of exercise on human health and performance, but explanations for why some people do not respond favourably to exercise remain poorly […]
‘Cooking Up A Storm’. Rosemary Daniel
This week we staged our annual ‘Ready Steady Cook’ healthy food cookery workshop for UL sports scholarship students. This year we had 20 aspiring athlete chefs that were put to test and did incredible well […]
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