Design Thinking The coaches on the MSc Applied Sports Coaching programme work together to review and develop their coaching. On the Athlete & Coach Development module which runs over the summer of the first year, […]
Publication: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Kinesiology: An International Investigation of Structures and Experiences
SUMMARY: Postdoctoral fellowships (PDFs) are becoming increasingly common yet remain nebulous to many. The purpose of this research was to investigate the structures and experiences of PDFs for fellows and supervisors in physical education and […]
Postgraduate Research Experience – University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre Concussion Program – laura power.
My PhD is focused on Concussion in Rugby, which was made possible through a collaboration between the University of Limerick and UPMC Ireland. The supervisory team is made up of University of Limerick’s Dr. Tom […]
First Coaching Conversations evening hosted at UL – Evan-tomas amet.
On May 28th, the first Coaching Conversations evening was hosted at the PESS Building, University of Limerick. Coaches from a wide range of sports, including soccer, gymnastics, Gaelic games, rugby, hockey, rowing, archery, athletics, and […]
Understanding the support networks of Irish elite youth athletes: Implications for development and wellbeing – Luke McInerney.
My research as a postgraduate research student in the PESS department is focused on developing an understanding of the support networks of Irish elite youth basketball players, and the effects of social support on their […]
PESS phd journey: Claire Walsh.
Congratulations to Claire Walsh who recently completed her PhD at the Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences. Claire’s research focused on “The experiences of a physical education boundary spanner during a period of curriculum […]
Publication: Are Gender Stereotypes Still Prevalent in Physical Education? Spanish Teachers’ and Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Gender Equity
Research Impact: Grounded in doing gender theory, this paper explores the beliefs and attitudes of physical education teachers and students toward gender equity in physical education and sports, as well as identifies aspects to be addressed. […]
recruitment: Assistant professor in sport and exercise physiology, UL.
applications invited for: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology, university of limerick. Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology – Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract […]
recruitment: Assistant professor in sport and exercise physiology, UL.
applications invited for: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology, university of limerick. Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology – Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract […]
Concussion Time-Loss Severity in Amateur Rugby Union – Professor Ian kenny.
The time lost for recovery following a concussion or suspected concussion can vary greatly from sport to sport and within a specific sport at different age group playing levels. In Rugby Union in Ireland one […]
