Research Impact: This paper focuses on the professional journeys of 14 mid- and late-career teacher educators in seven countries in the subject area of physical education. Data revealed a strong emphasis on the professional relationships […]
Publication: INFLUENCE OF REACTIVE & MAXIMUM STRENGTH INDICATORS ON SPRINT PERFORMANCE
Research Impact: This paper assessed the role of maximum strength and reactive strength in sprint mechanical properties and performance. Fourteen male and female sprinters completed an isometric mid-thigh pull (maximum strength), hopping and drop jumps (reactive […]
MSc Sports Performance – Closing Date Extended to Oct 5th – Dr Mark Lyons
Online application for the MSc Sports Performance has been extended to Friday 5th October for a January 2019 intake. Shortlisted for the Gradireland Best New Postgraduate Programme in 2015, the MSc in Sports Performance is a […]
The person behind the athlete: Considerations for sport psychologists working with talented athletes. Julieanne McAuliffe
Sport psychology has been recognised as having an essential role in the ability of athletes to fulfil their sporting potential (Abbott & Collins, 2004; Macnamara & Collins, 2011; Vaeyens, Lenoir, Williams, & Philippaerts, 2008). Furthermore, […]
Publication: Interrogating the enactment of a service-learning course in a physical education teacher education programme
Research Impact: Service-learning is a community-based method of education in which students fulfill the academic goals of their courses and simultaneously contribute to the welfare of the community. This study interrogates a course-embedded service-learning project […]
Publication: Data on Determinants Are Needed to Curb the Sedentary Epidemic in Europe – Lessons from DEDIPAC
Abstract: Societal and technological changes have resulted in sitting being the dominant posture during most activities of daily living, such as learning, working, travelling and leisure time. Too much time spent in seated activities, referred to […]
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Publication: Physical Activity and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
Research Impact: Generalised anxiety disorder is prevalent and costly, and common frontline treatments, such as antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy, have been shown to have negative side-effects and to be only moderately efficacious. Given the prevalence […]
Publication: Current injury monitoring and player education practices in Irish amateur rugby union
Research Impact: While the number of Rugby-related injuries is widely reported, the majority of successful injury monitoring systems are seen in the professional setting. In order to effectively monitor injuries in the amateur game, a comprehensive […]
