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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Movement and Skill Acquisition Ireland are hosting a webinar series running from February to April 2022 starting February 10th at 6pm Irish time. The theme for this year’s event is: Applying Skill Acquisition in Different […]
Online application for our Masters programmes in the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology will open later this Spring and will close on November 1, 2022. We intake approximately 20 students annually across our […]
applications invited for: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology, university of limerick. Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Physiology – Contract Type: Tenure Track (five year fixed term). During the term of the contract […]
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