Chloe Forte (University of Limerick PhD Student) featured in the Early Career Researcher Spotlight for the International Society for Physical Activity and Health’s (ISPAH) monthly newsletter
A research-practice partnership for enhancing policy preparedness in physical education – Jenna R. Lorusso
Policy neglect is normative in physical education given the lack of preparation for policy engagement in initial teacher education, continuing professional development, and graduate programmes (Lorusso, et al., 2020; van der Mars, 2019). The consequences […]
The day to day life as a Teaching assistant! eimear kelly
Eimear Kelly, Teaching Assistant
in the Physical Education and Sport Sciences department, University of Limerick, describes her role as a Teaching Assistant in the department.
The Annual Jacinta O’Brien Memorial Fundraiser event – 999forthefrontline & The Ireland Centennial Challenge: Stephen O’Kane, Caitlin Heffernan
What is the Jacinta O’ Brien annual memorial event? The 2021 Jacinta O’Brien annual memorial challenges are to celebrate and commemorate one of University of Limericks most cherished and loved members of staff in the […]
The Annual Jacinta O’Brien Memorial Fundraiser event – 999forthefrontline & The Ireland Centennial Challenge: Stephen O’Kane, Caitlin Heffernan
What is the Jacinta O’ Brien annual memorial event? The 2021 Jacinta O’Brien annual memorial challenges are to celebrate and commemorate one of University of Limericks most cherished and loved members of staff in the […]
Its time to play: discussing circadian rhythm and esport performance – Tim Smithies
Human performance is not constant throughout the day. Many decades of research now have demonstrated that human performance (as is the case with just about every human process) follows a ~24hour ‘circadian’ rhythm. This research […]
Publication: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial to Promote Cycling to School in Adolescents: The PACO Study
Research Impact: This manuscript describes the rationale and protocol of a school-based randomized controlled trial called “Cycling and Walk to School” (PACO, by its Spanish acronym) that aims to promote cycling to and from school […]
Publication: Consensus Statement for Managing Low Back Pain in Elite and Sub-Elite Rowers
Research Impact: The overall aim of this consensus statement was to inform clinical decisions and standards of care in order to reduce the long-term effects of low back pain (LBP) on rowers. This consensus statement […]
BE WEll@UL – “Wake up to Sleep” Prof Giles Warrington
Professor Giles Warrington of the UL Physical Education & Sports Sciences department (PESS) recently discussed how to “Wake up to Sleep”, the importance of sleep and simple tips for promoting good sleep practices as part […]
New Book: Fundamentos pedagógicos de la enseñanza del deporte [Foundations of Sport Pedagogy].
Research Impact: The book includes seven chapters of a very practical nature mainly for physical education teachers but also for coaches involved in youth sport coaching. It introduces first some conceptual considerations related to pedagogy, […]
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