One of the most used Sport Ireland reports is the 2018 Children Sport Participation and Physical Activity (CSPPA) study report. The attraction of national coverage of different areas of sport and physical activity has far […]
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Research Assistant opportunity on teaching social justice in teacher education – Prof. Ann MacPhail.
This project is looking to recruit a Research Assistant (one day a week (equivalent) over 18 months) to support data collection and analysis on a project exploring teaching social justice in (physical education) initial teacher […]
Publication: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet among adults in Ireland: A cross-sectional study
Research Impact: The Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest diets worldwide, with substantial evidence for its protective effects against non-communicable diseases. Given that the health benefits are extensively recognised, it is fundamental to consider […]
Publication: Determining the healthfulness of an Irish Higher Education Institute (HEI) using the Healthy Campus Environment Audit (HCEA) tools
Research Impact: The transition from school to higher education is an important stage where lifelong health related habits are developed and anchored. Students’ living and working conditions have been shown to positively influence the development […]
Research Master’s opportunity in Teacher Education
The University of Limerick is delighted to offer a one-year full-time or two-year part-time opportunity for a Research Master’s aligned to the development of teacher education and the professional learning needs of teacher educators in […]
Publication: Barriers and Facilitators to changes in Physical Activity among Irish Adolescents
Barriers and Facilitators to changes in Physical Activity among Irish Adolescents Ng, K., Cooper, J., McHale, F., Clifford, J and Woods, C. Barriers and Facilitators to changes in Physical Activity among Irish Adolescents. BMJ […]
Publication: Associations of self-reported PA & anxiety symptoms & status among 7,874 Irish adults: A DEDIPAC-study
Research Impact Summary: Physical activity guidelines were developed primarily based on established physical health benefits. Evidence for the mental health benefits of meeting the guidelines is growing, but benefits for anxiety remain understudied. The current […]
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