The PEXpo was held on Thursday 10th April in the National Indoor Arena on the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Pictured at the PE Xpo are Prof Elaine Murtagh and PME PE students Megan O’Sullivan, […]
Tag: Health
Policy Research in Physical Activity, Physical Education, and Sport – A webinar – Dr. Sven Messing.
In March 2025, the University of Limerick’s Physical Activity for Health Research Centre hosted a unique webinar titled “Policy research in physical activity, physical education, and sport: Shared goals, diverse approaches.” This event was organised […]
An Introduction to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) – Tabitha Billingham.
What is REDs? Relative Energy Deficiency (REDs) is a syndrome of impaired physiological and/or psychological functioning experienced by female and male athletes that is caused by exposure to problematic (prolonged and/or severe) low energy availability (LEA) […]
Experiencing European Teaching Approaches in PE: A Blended Intensive Programme in Murcia – Cormac Thompson.
The bespoke sandstone columns of the St Jéronimo’s Monastery are the main protagonists of the UCAM skyline. The whole campus is orientated around its protruding footprint which gives the University a whole different complexion to […]
First-of-its-kind all-island research centre launches to tackle gender gap in sports science – Catherine Norton RD, PhD
A first-of-its-kind all-island research consortium has been established to tackle the gender gap in sport and health science. The cross-university research consortium, named míde, aims to understand and improve the health, wellbeing, participation and performance of girls […]
RTÉ BRAINSTORM: Why you shouldn’t take health advice from topless influencers – CATHERINE NORTON rd, phD.
PESS staff member Catherine Norton recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm: Catherine discussed how when it comes to health and social media, just because someone looks fit doesn’t mean they are fit to […]
Working it out in the gym: resistance training reduces irritability – Darragh o’sullivan.
Irritability in Anxiety and Depression Irritability is characterized by disproportionately excessive, easily provoked anger, annoyance, or impatience, and can be experienced as a temporary state, or a persistent trait. Individuals with irritable mood may appear […]
RECRUITING: ULMedX Exercise Classes for people living with Lung Disease – daire fitzmaurice.
Community-Based Structured Exercise Classes at University of Limerick and Moyross Community Hub Leading a physically active lifestyle improves your physical and mental health and your ability to take part in everyday activities. Regular exercise keeps […]
join us in kerry for the international symposium of adapted physical activity- 16th to 20th june 2025 – Sean Healy.
In June 2025, Ireland will proudly host the 25th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA), a global event dedicated to promoting physical activity participation among people with disabilities. The symposium, hosted at MTU’s Kerry […]
Publication: Test-Retest Reliability of a Physical Activity Behaviors, Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire in Adolescents
Research Impact: The aim of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability of the physical activity behavior, health and wellbeing questionnaire, in adolescent populations, administered by teachers in school settings, in the Republic of […]
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