Research Impact: Evidence of a direct relationship between maximal speed and performance within competition (i.e., games and matches) is lacking in most stop-and-go sports. In ice hockey specifically, most research investigating skating speed and acceleration […]
In a recent blog post, our colleague, Dr. Carmen Barquero, shed light on the pivotal role of internationalization within academia. This multifaceted endeavour of internationalization fosters cross-cultural exchanges, yielding invaluable outcomes (Culp et al., 2021). […]
Research Impact There is currently an underrepresentation of sports science research focused on the female athlete, specifically in the context of Gaelic football. The aims of this study were to (a) compare the strength characteristics […]
Research Impact: This work should be understood as a preliminary step in developing a pedagogical model for teaching expressive content in physical education, which is based on creativity through embodied movements. It means that creativity […]
The University of Limerick’s Research Strategy 2022-2027, ‘Wisdom for Action’, outlines the need to build a ‘responsive and supportive research ecosystem which attracts and supports talented individuals and groups to excel in their fields’. A […]
Research Impact: The purpose of this paper is to provide physical and health education graduate students with productivity strategies for writing; guidance on submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; and information on diverse strategies for knowledge […]
The other day, a newcomer to academia visited my office seeking advice on navigating the challenges of teaching for the first time in Ireland, having come from a vastly different context and language. As a […]
PESS staff member Dr. Phil Kearney recently appeared on the Long Term Athlete Development Network Podcast. Phil discussed: The effects of relative age and maturation in youth sport Practical coaching strategies to account for these […]
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR Teaching Assistant in Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Limerick. Teaching Assistant in Sport and Exercise Sciences – 10 Month Fixed Term Contract. Salary Scale: €35,023 p.a. pro rata. Department of Physical […]
To celebrate World Sleep Day Professor Giles Warrington gives an overview of the role and importance of sleep as well as sharing a simple sleep tool kits to promote good sleep practices. Sleep is the […]
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