In 2021, the Sport and Human Performance Research Centre (SHPRC) was recognised as a priority research centre by the University of Limerick. The research centre has two co-directors Prof. Drew Harrison (drew.harrison@ul.ie) and Prof. Giles […]
Research Impact: Therapeutic Viability of Pilates Training for Mental Health Among People With Multiple Sclerosis – Matthew P. Herring, PhD, FACSM
This past year, a series of studies, led by doctoral student, Karl Fleming, culminated in the strongest available evidence to support the therapeutic viability of Pilates, an understudied alternative exercise mode, for mental health, specifically […]
Top Tips for Thesis in Three – chloe forte.
For my PESS blog this month, I thought it was a timely idea to recount my experience of preparing for and doing Thesis in Three or the Elevator Pitch presentation. I was awarded first place […]
A fond farewell…for now – Steve Morton.
There’s substantial truth in the expression “it’s the people that make the job special”. Although still very early in my academic career, I have been lucky enough to have had lived evidence of this three […]
recruitment: Lecturer below the bar in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics.
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR: Lecturer below the bar in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, University of Limerick. Lecturer below the bar in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics – Specific Purpose Contract. Salary Scale: €41,099 – €56,376 p.a. pro […]
recruitment: Lecturer in sport and exercise biomechanics.
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR: LECTURER IN SPORT AND EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK. Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics – Multiannual. Salary Scale: €54,704 – €87,669 p.a. Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences Faculty […]
My Experience as a Student of BSc in Physical Education – Niamh o’loughlin.
Why I chose this course Growing up as an sporty child in a very active family, I always viewed physical activity with upmost regard and appreciated the benefits of exercise. On top of this, I […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Online Application Open for September 2022 Intake
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 […]
PESS: Moulding Future Leaders in Sport and Healthcare – James Conner.
When I decided to go back to college I thought to myself I’m in my mid 40’s, I’m just going to lay low, do my work, earn my diploma, and move on to the next […]
Award-winning teaching on an award-winning programme: PBL on the MSc Sports Performance – dr catherine norton, course director, msc sports performance.
PESS faculty teaching into our MSc Sports Performance LM 629 (FT) and LM646 (PT) programmes have adopted innovative techniques in support of the attainment of key learning outcomes and graduate attributes which were recently recognised […]
