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Research by PESSDec 10, 20203:14 pm
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Publication: Digital pedagogy and cooperative learning

Research Impact:  This research aims to explore: (a) whether Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model and cooperative learning (CL) facilitate preservice teachers’ perception of TPACK and academic achievement; and (b) whether there is a relationship […]

Research by PESSDec 8, 20208:00 amDecember 8, 2020
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Women in coaching: same narratives but action is needed to create change (Ian Sherwin)

This time last year we were in celebratory mood as the Irish Hockey team qualified for the Tokyo Olympics and Katie Taylor was winning the World Super Lightweight Boxing title. The blog I wrote around […]

Research by PESSNov 30, 20201:17 pm
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Clubs and Schools Rugby Injury- IRIS Season Update 2019/20: Ian KENNY

The Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick have released the third year of findings from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) research project, which looks at injury incidence in the Men’s and […]

Research by PESSNov 23, 20206:38 am
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Conducting school based research over COVID-19 lockdown: Fiona McHale

Schools have the ability to reach a wide range of children from across the population regardless of social background and over a continuous period of time (Anderson, 2016) making them a key gatekeeper for important […]

Research by PESSNov 16, 202010:54 am
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Publication: Susceptibility to increased high energy dense sweet and savoury food intake in response to the COVID-19 lockdown

Research Impact:  Common images going around during the spring lockdown were empty aisles of toilet roll and empty streets. The panic shopping extended beyond the rush to buy toilet paper but also for hording food […]

Research by PESSNov 16, 202010:50 am
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Publication: Applying research to practice in school physical education

Research Impact Summary: This paper provides useful and realistic guidelines and user-friendly step-by-step templates and examples to follow for teachers accessing, reading, and applying research to practice in a manageable way. It is our hope […]

Research by PESSNov 11, 20208:30 amNovember 10, 2020
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Publication: How to improve recruitment, sustainability & scalability in physical activity programmes for adults aged 50 years and older

  Research Impact: This study has deepened understanding of how all stakeholders experience community-based physical activity programmes. The findings of this study have informed the development of the Move for Life intervention which has been […]

Research by PESSNov 11, 20208:00 amNovember 10, 2020
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Protein Requirements for Plant-Based Athletes: Dr. Robert Davies

The quality and nutritional value of dietary proteins are determined by the quantity, digestibility and bioavailability of essential amino acids (EAA), which play a critical role in human growth, longevity and metabolic health. Recommended daily […]

Research by PESSNov 10, 20204:52 pmNovember 10, 2020
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Publication: Working from home and job loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with greater time in sedentary behaviours

Research Impact: The COVID-19 pandemic has elicited changes to how and even whether we work.  How COVID-19-related changes in employment conditions are associated with activity behaviours has remained unstudied.  Among 2,303 US adults employed prior […]

Research by PESSNov 10, 20204:47 pmNovember 10, 2020
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Publication: Supporting student engagement & partnership in higher education decision-making during the pandemic

Research Impact : This paper, which is part of a Special Issue on ‘The Impact of COVID-19 on Irish Higher Education System’, reflects on the experiences of student and staff team members at the National […]

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