Research Impact: The relative age effect (RAE) is a common phenomenon observed in youth sports whereby there is a significant over-representation of Publication: Relative age influences performance of world-class track and field athletes even in […]
Publication: A student-centred digital technology approach: The relationship between intrinsic motivation, learning climate and academic achievement of physical education pre-service teachers.
Research Impact: While digital technology is generating considerable interest in terms of research and practice in physical education, it is receiving little attention in (physical education) teacher education programmes. The evidence suggests that the student-centred […]
The Role of Physical Activity in Preventing Anxiety Disorders – Cillian McDowell
Anxiety disorders are consistently the most common type of mental disorder in the general population. There is substantial evidence to support their association with reduced quality of life, the development of chronic medical conditions, and […]
Publication: An Investigation of the Self-Reported Practice Activities and Session Sequencing of Inter-County Gaelic Football Coaches
Research Impact: Game-Based Approach (GBA) pedagogy has been promoted within the research literature and coach education programmes. Despite such advocacy, evidence is lacking regarding the uptake of such methods by coaches. This study investigated inter-county […]
Publication: Transformative teaching and learning through engaged practice
Research Impact: This article explores the transformative teaching and learning experiences that arose throughout the duration of a 2-year community-driven program developed in partnership between an underserved community in Limerick City and staff at the […]
Hugely successful iCoachKids conference hosted at the University of Limerick – Phil Kearney
June 13th and 14th saw the iCoachKids conference hosted by Sport Ireland Coaching at the University of Limerick and attended by over 300 delegates. Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the EU, iCoachKids is an […]
The Secondary Level Active School Flag Programme – Fiona McHale
The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The process aims to get more schools, more active, more often. Active School Flag […]
How to find your postgraduate research match – Hilkka Kontro
Are you looking to do a PhD? Are you picky about the topic, but also need funding, a supervisor, and the right research group? Well, good luck with that… Despite not the easiest goal to […]
Publication: Exploring Extreme Sport Athletes’ Nature Interactions: From Well-Being to Sustainability
“We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.” William James The concept of ‘Blue Mind’ coined by ocean scientist Wallace J. Nichols (2014) which has popularized water-based […]
Become a Fitness Professional with the National Council for Exercise & Fitness
The National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland for over 30 years. An academic affiliate of […]
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