Research by PESSNov 23, 20231:20 pm

Publication: Coaches’ Perceptions of Common Planning Concepts Within Training Theory: An International Survey (Part 2)

Research Impact: Periodization is often advocated as the optimal planning method in coaching literature and education. Notably, Tudor Bompa, a leading expert, emphasizes its necessity, asserting “we either have periodization or chaos!” In this study, […]

Research by PESSNov 23, 20238:00 am

Publication: Developing Decision-Making Expertise in Professional Sports Staff: What We Can Learn from the Good Judgement Project

Research Impact: In professional sports, forecasting, judgment, and decision-making occur in complex and ambiguous situations. These skills aren’t solely dependent on experience but can be trained and improved through focused education and well-designed decision-making processes. […]

Research by PESSNov 23, 20238:00 am

Publication: Coaches’ perceptions of factors driving training adaptation: an international survey

Research Impact: The best methods of training planning are highly contentious and spark debate among coaches and sports scientists. Periodization is often hailed as the best approach. Yet, historical surveys have typically failed to provide […]

Research by PESSNov 22, 202310:48 am

Publication: Development of a survey measuring parental physical activity support in parents of children with disabilities

Research Impact: Parent support is recognized as a critical determinant of physical activity among all children, particularly for those with disabilities. To date, however, instruments to measure parental support for physical activity fail to reflect […]

Research by PESSNov 22, 202310:17 am

Publication: Understanding (and extending) the conceptual boundaries of policy research in physical education: A scoping review

RESEARCH IMPACT: The purpose of this scoping review is to map the international peer-reviewed empirical literature detailing policy research in school-based physical education between 2010 and 2020 to understand (and extend) the conceptual boundaries of […]

Research by PESSNov 17, 20232:39 pm

University of Limerick Awarded the TAFISA Mission 2030 Academia Award – Nathan Bolger.

Left: Janez SODRŽNIK, TAFISA treasurer and board member Right: Nathan Bolger, recent BSc Sports and Exercise Science graduate and PESS Intern At the 28th TAFISA World Congress held in Dusseldorf in early November, for their […]

Research by PESSNov 14, 20234:08 pm

The INTERACT+ Project and my impact as a PESS Research Intern – Nathan Bolger.

The PESS Internship is an opportunity for UL students to spend up to eight weeks in the Physical Education and Sports Science Department gaining experience in one of a number of research areas. The internship […]

Research by PESSNov 13, 20231:53 pm

Research Report: Shared Responsibility Across a Shared Island (SRASI): Teaching Social Justice in Initial Teacher Education

Research Impact: The findings of the SRASI project, which explores the experiences of teacher educators and PSTs in the North and South as they engage in social justice education, align with the broader body of […]

Research by PESSNov 2, 202310:29 am

PhysEd-Academy: Facilitating radical change in physical education through international collaboration – Dr. Marina Castro García.

What is the PhsyEd-Academy project and what are its goals? PhysEd-Academy is an Erasmus+ teacher Academy that has been granted €1.5 million for a period of 36 months. Our university is among the partner institutions […]

Research by PESSNov 1, 20234:34 pm

Have your say! opportunity to provide feedback on the new Physical Activity guidelines for ireland – pROFESSOR eLAINE mURTAGH.

Whether you are a member of the public or someone working to promote physical activity, we want to hear from you! The Physical Activity for Health (PAfH) Research Centre, and a wider research team, is […]