Research Impact: The results of this study shed light on the educational challenge of how to articulate the competency-based paradigm. To date, a prediction model on the proper inclusion of the competences in the educational […]
Exploring athlete centred coaching. Paul Kinnerk
Back in late July of last year (2018), I presented qualitative findings of a study conducted with 12 senior inter-county Gaelic football coaches at the AIESEP World Congress in Edinburgh. The study was conducted to […]
Getting the most from your sports technology. Ciaran Keogh
If you’re not assessing your guessing is a phrase often used in the world of strength and conditioning and sports science. The principle being that without concrete data it is difficult to pinpoint where the […]
CESI conference and the Phyz. Dr Antonio Calderon
Recently, Dr Deborah Tannehill and I, presented our initial findings on the Phyz project at CESI (Computer in Education Society of Ireland) conference. The title of our presentation was Learning to teach the new Senior […]
PESS Internship Opportunities Available June 2019 – May 2020
The PESS Internship is an opportunity for individuals 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) Sport […]
PJ Smyth Postgraduate Scholarship
Rationale The purpose of the PESS PJ Smyth Postgraduate Scholarship is to support one full time PhD student. Terms of the Award The scholarship is held for up to four years, subject to available funding […]
Publication: Salivary Biomarkers and Training Load During Training and Competition in Paralympic Swimmers
Research Impact: This study examines the relationship between TL and salivary biomarkers IgA, AA and cortisol during training and competition in Paralympic swimmers. Bi-weekly saliva measures were taken during three training phases – normal baseline training, […]
Publication: “Flying on empty”– effects of sleep deprivation on pilot performance
Research Impact: Due to the modern flight operations and the busy work schedules of commercial airline pilots, sleep loss and fatigue would appear to be commonplace and potentially place a serious threat on pilot well-being […]
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