Research Impact: This study investigated Gaelic players’ (i) use of recovery strategies following exercise; (ii) recovery strategy use according to sport, biological sex, and playing standard; and (ii) the possible periodization. The results demonstrate that […]
It seems to have rained all summer here in Limerick. Luckily for me, I escaped two weeks of it by participating in a staff mobility programme facilitated by UL Global. The advantages of travelling abroad […]
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Limerick Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract the successful applicant will have the opportunity to […]
In July 2023, I along with colleagues from PESS travelled to Santiago de Chile for the 2023 AIESEP international Conference, “Emerging Horizons: Bridging the border between Physical Education Research and Practice”. Hosted for the […]
What is your current role? I work as a sport psychology consultant, having recently set up my own consultancy: Tim Marron Sport Psychology. I am currently undertaking a role with Dolphin RFC and work with […]
Type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While it requires careful management, recent research has shown that protein consumption can play a significant role in reducing […]
It is one of the highlights of the year – the dissertations have been submitted from the MSc Applied Sports Coaching cohorts. From traditional research studies to action research projects focused on personal development, we […]
Is early sport specialisation a concern in the Irish context? For teenage athletes, it can be difficult to juggle the demands of multiple sports. Specialisation refers to an athlete selecting a primary sport and investing […]
Research Impact: The lowest dose of MVPA for protection against depression and the extent to which exceeding this dose conveys additional protection are unknown. We quantified associations between different MVPA doses and depressive symptoms and […]
Research Impact: Elevated depressive symptoms are more often present in those with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) than now; though our previous work highlighted that resistance exercise training (RET) improves depressive symptoms, less is known among […]
