Physical education is now examined as part of the Leaving Certificate in Ireland. The primary aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between preservice physical education teachers’ perceived and assessed Leaving Certificate Physical […]
PUBLICATION: Multi-disciplinary Teams in High Performance Sport, The What and The How: A Utopian View or a Darker Reality – DR JOHN KIELY
This paper critically explores the practical realities of multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) in high-performance sport. While MDTs are widely promoted as a gold standard for supporting elite athletes, the article highlights that their success hinges on […]
Toward policy preparedness in physical education – DR JENNA LORUSSO
In this position paper, we propose the uptake of policy preparedness by all physical education (PE) professionals so that they may best address policy issues to enhance quality PE. Our working vision is that policy preparedness starts […]
Task difficulty promotes tactical learning but supresses the positive learning effects of autonomy and cognitive effort – DR PHIL KEARNEY
Learning conditions that provide individuals with some relevant choice over aspects of the practice task (autonomy), and those that attempt to optimise the challenge of the practice task, have been reported to enhance skill development. […]
Beyond Right or Left: Rethinking Limb Dominance in Gaelic Football – karol dillon.
In Gaelic football, where players use both hands and feet to execute skills, the ability to perform actions on both sides of the body is seen as advantageous. This ability, known as bilaterality, is often […]
Publication: Effectiveness of Physical Activity Policies in Early Childhood Education and Care
Research Impact: Dr Sven Messing and Dr Kevin Volf were involved in conducting a systematic review to analyse the effectiveness of public policies promoting physical activity (PA) in the early childhood education and care (ECEC) […]
PESS postgrad students judge projects at the PE Xpo – jess curtis.
The PEXpo was held on Thursday 10th April in the National Indoor Arena on the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Pictured at the PE Xpo are Prof Elaine Murtagh and PME PE students Megan O’Sullivan, […]
Pedalling Perspectives: My Ride with ISCycle – Dr Anna Barrero.
I’ve always had a thing for bikes. From racing in cycling events to wandering across countries with nothing but a tent, a stove, and two trusty wheels, cycling has been a constant companion in my […]
PESS Staff contribute to Spring CPD for Rehabilitation Specialists – Dr Phil Kearney.
The Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland recently hosted their Spring Symposium in collaboration with the Sport & Human Performance Research Centre at the University of Limerick. […]
Jacinta O’Brien Colour Run 2025!
We, second year Sport Science students, planned, organised, and hosted a 5km colour run on Tuesday 1st of April 2025. The run was in memory of a former staff member of the Department of Physical […]
