You will often hear the term engaged scholarship used with regards to Universities. You would typically see the importance of engaged and translational research included in most Universities strategic plans and be seen by almost […]
Cross Cultural Championships 2019 – Organised by 3rd Year Physical Education Students
On Tuesday the 2nd of April 96 Primary school children travelled from Scoil Íde Corbally, to the University of Limerick. Third-year Physical Education students, along with guidance from module coordinators Cathal Óg Ó Sullivan and […]
€5000 raised at the 15th Annual Plassey 5 km Glow Run in Memory of Jacinta O’Brien – 2nd Year Sport Science Students
Tuesday, 2 April 2019 marked the 15th annual Plassey 5 km run in memory of Jacinta O’Brien. This event is organized by the University of Limerick 2nd year Sport and Exercise Sciences Students each year. […]
Editorial: EUJAPA as an open access journal – Kwok Ng
Research Impact Summary: Open access publishing is a current debate in scholarly work because it is designed to give opportunity for all people to read the published research. A recent BBC Radio 4 show dedicated […]
Shine A Light Event, May 11th – Padraic Rocliffe (4th Year PE)
UPCOMING SHINE A LIGHT CAMPAIGN MAY 11TH 2019 If you are interested in distributing Shine a light packs in DUBLIN CITY on MAY the 11th at 2pm, then this event in aid of the HOMELESS […]
SASSI Publication: What Psychosocial Factors Determine the Physical Activity Patterns of University Students
Research Impact Summary: Universities offer various ways to engage in physical activity (PA) through different life domains. Transport and recreational activities have documented benefits for students’ health related quality of life but little is known […]
The Masters – Is Coping Under Pressure the Key to Winning? Julieanne McAuliffe
The 2019 Masters will be remembered for the comeback of Tiger Woods and rightly so, as it was from a psychological point, an extraordinary demonstration of determination and resilience. However, the Masters this year again revealed […]
Publication: Test-retest reliability of survey items on ownership and use of physical activity trackers
Research Impact Summary: In 2016 the most popular Christmas present in the USA was the fitbit. These wearables measures physical activity and are designed for the consumer to use for various purposes depending the product […]
PEPAYS Ireland Consultation (April to May 2019). Professor Ann MacPhail
The PEPAYS Ireland Advisory Board is currently reviewing the future direction of PEPAYS Ireland (www.pepaysireland.com). Members of the Board have agreed to connect with specific individuals / small groups of colleagues within the research community […]
PESS goes Stateside. Claire Walsh
At the end of the autumn semester, a contingent from the PESS department in UL travelled to the United States to present at the SHAPE America PETE/HETE conference. SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) […]
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