Research Impact : This paper encourages the reader to consider the role of optimism in how, through nurturing, collegiality, networking and life-long learning, we can continue to advocate for, and invest support in, the field […]
Imprecision in precise science: the unsettled case of lactic acid – Hilkka Kontro
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. […]
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 […]
Pilates and Multiple Sclerosis – Karl Fleming
Hello out there in Blog land, my name is Karl Fleming and I am a structured PhD student, in year three of my doctoral path seeking educational fulfilment. Those who know me, might consider me […]
Moderators of exercise effects on depressive symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis: A meta-regression
Research Impact: Exercise training reduces depressive symptoms among people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). However, identification of modifiable patient and trial characteristics that influence exercise effects is critical to the development of effective exercise interventions. This […]
A Comparison of Stride Length and Lower Extremity Kinematics during Barefoot and Shod Running in Well Trained Distance Runners – DJ Collins
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 Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) Ireland Research Centre – Ann MacPhail
The PEPAYS Ireland Research Centre was established in 2005 and has four core values; (1) Understand the conditions that enhance children and youth’s capacities for participation in a physically active lifestyle, (2) Pursue collaborative multi-disciplinary […]
PESS achieve Bronze Award from Athena SWAN to advance gender equality – Ann MacPhail
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. […]
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 […]
Physical activity levels of children with visual impairments during an adapted sports camp
Research Impact: At present, numerous studies have noted a scarcity of research examining the effectiveness of interventions designed to reach recommended moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) levels as well as physical activity (PA) levels of specific sports […]
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