The new BSc in Exercise & Health Fitness Management is a four-year honours degree that provides students with a broad introduction to a career in the fitness industry. In 1st year of the programme, students […]
Publication: The Acute Effects of Interrupting Prolonged Sitting Time in Adults with Standing and Light-Intensity Walking on Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Health in Adults – SLR & Meta Analysis
Research Impact: This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the acute effects of interrupting prolonged sitting with frequent short bouts of standing and light-intensity walking on biomarkers of cardiometabolic health, such as postprandial glucose and insulin. The […]
Publication: A pragmatic evaluation of the primary school Be Active After-School Activity Programme (Be Active ASAP)
Research Impact Summary: The period after school represents an opportunity to engage children in physical activity programmes in the school settings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of an afterschool programme, […]
Publication: Exploring Teacher Educators’ Perspectives of Play-Based Learning: A Mixed Method Approach
Research Impact: This study examined teacher educators’ perceptions of play-based learning in the context of university-based teacher education programmes in Palestine. Using a cross-sectional, multi-method design, we explored factors relating to teacher educators’ capability, opportunity […]
Publication: Playful maths! The influence of play-based learning on academic performance of Palestinian primary school children
Research Impact: This study explores the relationship between play-based learning and achievement in mathematics in Palestinian primary school children. Play can be viewed as a spectrum – that ranges from free play (no guidance or […]
policy impact on physical activity in schools – dr liam kelly
What is already known on this topic Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for premature mortality worldwide. To improve public health and to prevent NCDs, the World Health Organisation (WHO) physical activity (PA) […]
The Molecular basis of muscle adaptation to exercise – dr brian carson.
Whether you are new to exercise, out of shape, recreationally active or an elite athlete looking to maximise your performance, the way our muscles respond to exercise are similar. Should you partake in some exercise […]
Promoting Participation in Sport through Public Policy – kevin volf.
Population wide studies of sport participation are rare. However, publications released by the European Commission reveal that nearly half (46%) of Europeans never exercise or participate in sport, in spite of the fact that participation […]
Publication: Teaching about curriculum and assessment through inquiry and problem-based learning methodologies
Research Impact: This study set out to problematise aspects of the longitudinal application of IBL and PBL methodologies within a cross-institutional ITE programme in Ireland. Findings included that IBL and PBL methodologies correspond with pre-service […]
Publication: Identifying Cardiovascular Risk Profiles Clusters among Mediterranean Adolescents across Seven Countries
Research Impact: Adolescents are exposed to a variety of stimuli that can impact on cardiovascular diseases. As adolescence is a time to bridge between childhood and adulthood, the social environment plays a significant role in […]
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