Building on the reputation of our established flagship undergraduate courses in Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science, which were the original programmes of their kind in Ireland, in the current academic year PESS has introduced […]
Tag: Giles Warrington
Publication: The Effects of HRST on Performance in Competitive Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Research Impact: High-repetition strength training (HRST) is resistance training that involves loads that are ≤67% of an individual’s one-repetition maximum for ≥12 repetitions and is typically performed using short rest periods of ≤30 seconds. HRST […]
30th anniversary of the integration of NIHE and Thomond College of Education
The National College of Physical Education Building, 1974 On this day thirty years ago, 8 July 1991, Thomond College of Education was dissolved and its staff, students, buildings, and its pioneering curriculum were transferred to […]
BE WEll@UL – “Wake up to Sleep” Prof Giles Warrington
Professor Giles Warrington of the UL Physical Education & Sports Sciences department (PESS) recently discussed how to “Wake up to Sleep”, the importance of sleep and simple tips for promoting good sleep practices as part […]
Reflections on the year gone by – Giles Warrington
As we draw a close to the first full semester of the ‘new normal’ that is remote teaching it is an opportune time to reflect on some of the notable achievements of the PESS Department […]
Publication: Strength and Conditioning for Competitive Rowers
Research Impact: Strength and conditioning (S&C) is an essential component of performance enhancement and injury reduction for competitive rowers. However, information regarding the practical application of appropriate S&C programming for competitive rowers is limited. This article […]
Publication: Physical Preparation Strategies of Professional Jockeys
Research Impact: The first study to investigate the physical preparation strategies of jockeys, the findings provide a unique insight into the lifestyle and training of professional jockeys. Jockeys are working an average 34 weekly hours […]
Publication: Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training (USRPT) In Swimming: Current Perspectives
Research Impact: Ultra-short race-pace training (USRPT) was recently proposed as a new and alternative training methodology that challenges traditional training philosophies in the sport of swimming. The aim of this article was to provide current […]
New Publication: Relationship Between Salivary Cortisol, Training Load & Subjective Markers of Recovery in Elite Rugby Union Players
Research Impact: Increased stress can have negative effects on performance, particularly if there is an imbalance between training load and recovery. This study evaluated salivary cortisol as a marker of recovery. Over a 10-week preseason […]
New Publication: Relationship between adductor squeeze strength, recovery markers & training load, in elite Rugby players
Research Impact: Monitoring markers of recovery may assist coaches to make informed decisions on the players training status and reduce the risk of performance decrements. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship […]
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