A finger pulse monitor (FPM) offers multiple advantages for monitoring heart rate during exercise in comparison to chest worn monitors, including: enhanced testing efficiency; less invasive, particularly for vulnerable populations (e.g. children); and, reduced cost. […]
The PESS Internship is an opportunity for UL students to spend up to eight weeks in PESS gaining experience in one of four research areas, (1) Food for Health, (2) Physical Activity and Health, (3) […]
Coaching Conversations at UL returns The Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, in association with Limerick Sports Partnership, is pleased to host another Coaching Conversation. Join us March 3rd […]
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 experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement […]
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) As a former competitive tennis player turned sports psychology researcher, diving into sport psychology research felt like a natural pivot. My internship under Prof. […]
Critical thinking is one of the most important skills for a sport scientist to develop. With the rapid growth in the number of published research papers and concerns over the quality in published research, sport […]
I am honoured to take up the role of Course Director for the BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences programme at the University of Limerick. In this role, my focus is on supporting teaching and learning, […]
What was your role during the internship? (Key responsibilities and tasks…) How did the internship help you grow professionally and personally? (Lessons learnt…) Did you face any challenges during your internship? (If so, how did […]
As we begin Semester 2, I am delighted to welcome back all our students and staff to the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS). I hope the break offered time to rest, reset, […]
PESS staff member Phil Kearney was recently featured on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast. Host Dan Cottrell wrote on LinkedIn: “Too often, our sessions become about rehearsing movements in isolation rather than helping players read, […]
