Coaching Conversations at UL returns The Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick, in association with Limerick Sports Partnership, is pleased to host another Coaching Conversation. Join us March 3rd […]
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MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Online Application Open for September 2026 Intake.
The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences invites applicants for the MSc Applied Sports Coaching. This innovative part-time two-year postgraduate programme will give 15 experienced coaches the opportunity to enhance their practice through engagement […]
Strong University of Limerick presence at the 15th ICCE Global Coach Conference – Phil Kearney & IAN SHERWIN.
Eight representatives of the Physical Education & Sport Sciences Department travelled to Athens for the 15th ICCE Global Coach Conference. Recent MSc Applied Sports Coaching graduates as well as current staff, PhD and Professional Doctorate […]
PESS Graduates Powering the Coach Education Evolution – Phil Kearney
Two PESS graduates featured in an Irish Examiner article over the weekend titled: The coach education evolution. The article began with PESS BSc Physical Education and PhD graduate Paul Kinnerk, whose thesis ‘Coaching Pedagogy in […]
Decisions, decisions, decisions. A qualitative exploration o f decision-making in performance support leaders
This qualitative study explores how performance support leaders (PSLs) in high-performance sport approach real-world decision-making. Through semi-structured interviews with fifteen PSLs across sports and countries, the authors identify three key influences: emotional intelligence, experiential knowledge, […]
Exploring the role of play in skill development – dr phil kearney.
Photo by Rosario Fernandes on Unsplash As a coach, achieving your goals for learners (e.g., develop a love of the game; progress their skill development) depends upon two things: That’s the topic I explored with […]
Creating an environment to enhance your coaching – Dr Phil Kearney.
The primary function of the coach according to the European Sport Coaching Framework. On Monday I enjoyed one of my favourite sessions with the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching cohort. We explored their coaching environments. […]
Exploring the Female Athlete Experience in High-Performance Coaching – PESS Intern, Ellie McCartney.
What was your role during the internship?During my eight-week PESS internship, I conducted a qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of female athletes in high-performance environments. My role involved designing and implementing a narrative-based […]
Skill Acquisition: Defining and Developing Skill – Dr Phil Kearney.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney was recently featured on The Sport Psych Show podcast. Phil said: Our discussion centred on the Guide to Skill Acquisition within Gaelic Games (hopefully stimulating whatever your sport) which […]
Is Run-Jump-Throw the way to go for developing young athletes? – dr phil kearney.
Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Phil discussed: How useful is it for young athletes to compete in multi-events? The need to consider the range of sports that a young […]
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