The MSc in Sports Performance, offered by the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, is a full-time one-year or part-time two-year postgraduate programme. Our aim is to produce graduates […]
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Where are they now: Ciarán O Reilly, MSc Sports Performance Class of 2021 is with FC Midjtylland – Ciaran O’Reilly Sport Scientist MSc
I am currently working as a sports science intern with FC Midjtylland’s first team & academy. FC Midjtylland is one of the biggest clubs in Denmark competing on the European stage regularly. Before this role, […]
Award-winning teaching on an award-winning programme: PBL on the MSc Sports Performance – dr catherine norton, course director, msc sports performance.
PESS faculty teaching into our MSc Sports Performance LM 629 (FT) and LM646 (PT) programmes have adopted innovative techniques in support of the attainment of key learning outcomes and graduate attributes which were recently recognised […]
Can sustainable fish protein support resistance exercise in the management and prevention of sarcopenia?
Everyone has heard the famous saying “you are what you eat”, but never expected it to be so literal. This statement was introduced by the American nutritionist Victor Lindahr in the 1930s and gained popularity […]
Can sustainable fish protein support resistance exercise in the management and prevention of sarcopenia?
Everyone has heard the famous saying “you are what you eat”, but never expected it to be so literal. This statement was introduced by the American nutritionist Victor Lindahr in the 1930s and gained popularity […]
Publication: A Systematic Literature Review of Peer-led Strategies for Promoting Physical Activity Levels of Adolescents
Low levels of physical activity (PA) in adolescents highlight the necessity for effective intervention. During adolescence, peer relationships can be a fundamental aspect of adopting and maintaining positive health behaviours. This review aims to determine peer-led […]
Publication: Adults with Crohn’s disease exhibit elevated gynoid fat and reduced android fat irrespective of disease relapse or remission
Research Impact: Crohn’s disease (CD) is a debilitating inflammatory bowel condition of unknown aetiology that is growing in prevalence globally. Large-scale studies have determined associations between female obesity or low body mass index (BMI) with […]
Publication: Carbohydrate and Protein Co-Ingestion Postexercise Does Not Improve Next-Day Performance in Trained Cyclists
Research Impact: Supplementing post-exercise carbohydrate (CHO) intake with protein has been suggested to enhance recovery from endurance exercise. The aim of this study (in a double-blind crossover design) was to investigate whether adding protein to […]
Publication: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet among adults in Ireland: A cross-sectional study
Research Impact: The Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest diets worldwide, with substantial evidence for its protective effects against non-communicable diseases. Given that the health benefits are extensively recognised, it is fundamental to consider […]
Publication: Determining the healthfulness of an Irish Higher Education Institute (HEI) using the Healthy Campus Environment Audit (HCEA) tools
Research Impact: The transition from school to higher education is an important stage where lifelong health related habits are developed and anchored. Students’ living and working conditions have been shown to positively influence the development […]
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