An increasing number of sports coaches are pursuing postgraduate degrees to give them an edge. In this blog, the Course Director for the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching shares his thoughts on what a postgraduate […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Online Application Open for September 2024 Intake – Dr. Phil Kearney.
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences invites applicants for the MSc Applied Sports Coaching. This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give 15-20 experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement […]
Publication: The Impact of Different Levels of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Physical Activity Behaviors
Research Impact: Higher levels of typical school provision of physical education, physical activity and sports, may significantly impact physical activity behaviours and health in adolescents with particularly favourable outcomes for physical activity participation, body mass […]
Publication: A National Audit of Typical Secondary School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports in the Republic of Ireland
Research Impact: The current study found persisting challenges such as the provision of physical education classes by non-specialist teachers, failure to attain the Department of Education physical education recommendations, lack of prioritization of physical education […]
Publication: School-Based Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports Provision: A Concept Mapping Framework for Evaluation
Research Impact: Eight overarching structures which account for school physical education, physical activity and sports provision have been identified including: Partnerships and Pupil Centered Physical Education Physical Activity and Sports School Demographics Equipment, Facilities […]
Publication: The Impact of Typical School Provision of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sports on Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Systematic Literature Review
Research Impact: Enhancing adolescent mental health and wellbeing through school-based physical education, physical activity, and sports is a critical public health goal, yet existing research primarily focuses on physical education alone. This study highlights successful […]
Publication: Do changes in mood and anxiety mediate exercise-induced reductions in alcohol cravings? An exploratory study
Research Impact: This secondary analysis explored the potential mediating effects of changes in mood states in the relationship between exercise intensity and alcohol cravings among 117 sedentary adults (68.4% female; 52±12y) with clinician-diagnosed Alcohol Use […]
Publication: Physical activity dose for generalized anxiety disorder & worry: Results from the Irish longitudinal study on ageing
Research Impact: This study quantified associations of weekly accumulated moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) doses with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) among 7,650 older adults across 10 years of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. Compared to […]
Publication: Low & high-volume blood-flow restriction treadmill walking both improve maximal aerobic capacity independently of blood volume
Research Impact : The effect of blood flow restriction training (BFR) on maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) has been well documented. However, the exact mechanism for these improvements have yet to be identified, with both central […]
Publication: Impact of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise on Central Hemodynamics and Fluid Regulating Hormones
Research Impact : To further investigate the physiological impact of blood flow restriction exercise (BFR), we examined i) the effect of different occlusion pressures on several cardiovascular measures (echocardiographic images, heart rate, blood pressure), ii) […]
