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 […]
Tag: Giles Warrington
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 […]
PESS Department Updates : Giles Warrington (Head of Department)
As we enter into a new academic year I would like to take this opportunity of welcoming our new cohort of students starting in PESS who I had the great pleasure in meeting at the […]
Publication: Salivary IgA as a Predictor of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Relationship to Training Load in Elite Rugby Union Players
Research Impact: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) are among the most common illnesses that are reported in athletes. Contracting an URTI may increase the chance of athletes missing training days, which may lead to performance […]
