This novel meta-analysis estimated the population effect of exercise training on anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents, and determined whether effects varied based on features of the exercise stimulus and participant characteristics. Across 39 effects […]
Adolescents’ have low health literacy and limited knowledge, awareness, and beliefs about physical activity- factors that are critical for developing lifelong healthy behaviours. However, the relationship between these constructs are not well understood. Firstly, this […]
Physical activity messages are educational or persuasive material relayed to an individual or group of people with the aim of increasing physical activity levels. This scoping review outlines the communication process, methods of evaluating physical […]
This study pioneers the use of compositional data analysis (CoDA) to examine how adolescents’ 24-hour activity behaviors—sleep, sedentary time, standing, light-intensity physical activity (LIPA), and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)—collectively influence cardiometabolic health. Using device-based measures […]
Congratulations to PESS postgraduate researcher Alan Dineen, Project Lead Sean Healy and all staff members who contributed to the research supporting the official launch of Gateways & Pathways: Athlete and Coach Experiences of Para Sport […]
From April 28 to May 1, 2025, University of Limerick (PESS Department) hosted the final transnational meeting of the PhysEd Academy project – a vibrant collaboration of researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners from across Europe, […]
In physical education teacher education (PETE), rich descriptions of pedagogical processes for translating theory into practice, or of pedagogical approaches informed by sound theory, are limited. These descriptions are even more uncommon when both processes […]
University of Limerick graduate, Ryan Meaney, who studied the Professional Masters in Education (PME) with Physical Education. Ryan always knew he wanted sport to play a big part in his life. From taking an unconventional […]
This study explored how patterns of daily activity and rest—referred to as rest-activity rhythms (RARs)—are related to cardiorespiratory fitness and walking energetics in older adults. Given the known declines in physical capacity with aging, our […]
Adipose (fat) tissue plays an active role in the body’s metabolism—not just storing fat but also influencing energy use and hormone activity. As obesity and type 2 diabetes rates increase, it is important to understand […]
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