In physical education teacher education (PETE), rich descriptions of pedagogical processes for translating theory into practice, or of pedagogical approaches informed by sound theory, are limited. These descriptions are even more uncommon when both processes […]
Understanding why the youth engage or don’t engage in physical activity presents a challenge with significant public health implications. The INDEEP project (INtervention on the DEterminants of, and Expertise in, Physical activity behaviours) is a […]
On Friday June 6th all roads lead to University College Cork for the annual PEPAYS Ireland Forum. The goal of the PEPAYS Ireland Research Centre is to develop a critical mass of researchers actively contributing […]
Does mentoring coaches on how to implement a Game-Based Approach (GBA) enhance player performance outcomes and perceptions within Gaelic football? Yes. Coaches supporting two squads from a Gaelic football academy underwent a 12- (Under 14) […]
Whether looking to improve performance or accelerate rehabilitation, coaches and applied sport scientists are frequently required to select one intervention over another. How do they make sure that they are selecting something that works over […]
University of Limerick graduate, Ryan Meaney, who studied the Professional Masters in Education (PME) with Physical Education. Ryan always knew he wanted sport to play a big part in his life. From taking an unconventional […]
We conducted a comparative analysis of municipalities from 4 EU countries and Japan, focusing on the policies local governments use to promote physical activity (PA): Jyväskylä (Finland), Nice (France), Erlangen (Germany), Fujisawa (Japan), and Cluj-Napoca […]
Why did you choose to study the course? I chose to study PE and Irish at the University of Limerick for a few reasons. I knew I wanted to be a PE teacher and because […]
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) […]
With the recent revision of the Physical Education programme in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), several modules have been reimagined to prepare pre-service teachers for the evolving landscape of physical education. […]
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