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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 […]

Research by PESSNov 4, 20202:52 pmNovember 4, 2020
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Publication: Barriers and Facilitators to changes in Physical Activity among Irish Adolescents

  Barriers and Facilitators to changes in Physical Activity among Irish Adolescents Ng, K., Cooper, J., McHale, F., Clifford, J and Woods, C. Barriers and Facilitators to changes in Physical Activity among Irish Adolescents.  BMJ […]

Research by PESSOct 29, 20207:00 amOctober 28, 2020
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Publication: Mental Health Measurement in a Post Covid-19 World

Research Impact: Psychological science faces a call to action researching the implications of the corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Rapid reviews have reported that maintaining rigorous research standards is a priority for the field, […]

Research by PESSOct 29, 20207:00 amOctober 28, 2020
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Book Chapter: Self-regulation and Emotion Regulation in Endurance Performance 

Summary: What are the emotions and related feelings athletes experience when they perform at their best? And when they perform poorly? Are these feelings functional or dysfunctional for their performance? How can athletes regulate their […]

Research by PESSOct 28, 20204:07 pm
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Publication: Resistance exercise training for anxiety and worry symptoms among young adults

Research Impact: This trial quantified the effects of ecologically-valid ACSM and WHO guidelines-based resistance exercise training (RET) on anxiety and worry symptoms among young adults. Young adults not meeting criteria for subclinical, or analogue Generalized […]

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