The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick is delighted to welcome Dr. Jenna Lorusso to the team as an Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Jenna joins PESS with […]
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PUBLICATION: TIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER ACADEMICS IN PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION: COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE.
Research Impact: The purpose of this paper is to provide physical and health education (PHE) graduate students and early career academics with information on communities of practice, including: benefits to engagement, vignettes from personal experiences, […]
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 […]
Introducing the Policy Engagement Programme for Quality Physical Education (PEP-4-QPE) – Dr Jenna Lorusso & Professor Ann MacPhail.
Who is the PEP-4-QPE for? The PEP-4-QPE is for all physical education professionals (e.g., teachers, teacher educators, curriculum officers, professional association representatives, professional development providers) who wish to undertake professional learning to feel more prepared […]
The PEP-4-QPE in Action: My Research Residency at the University of Lorraine – dr jenna lorusso.
What is policy and why does it matter? These were the two central questions that myself and third year undergraduate physical education students at the University of Lorraine considered together during my research residency there […]
Publication: A figurational analysis of Health and/or Physical Education teacher educators’ conceptualisations of policy, and their sociogenesis
Research Impact: All health and physical education (HPE) professionals, including teacher educators, have a collective responsibility to engage with policy but existing research tells us little about how HPE teacher educators (H/PETEs) understand policy. Drawing […]
Publication: Postdoctoral Fellowships in Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Kinesiology: An International Investigation of Structures and Experiences
SUMMARY: Postdoctoral fellowships (PDFs) are becoming increasingly common yet remain nebulous to many. The purpose of this research was to investigate the structures and experiences of PDFs for fellows and supervisors in physical education and […]
#ResearchWeekUL2024: Building a sustainable research ecosystem across the early career researcher continuum – Prof Ann MacPhail, Dr Jenna Lorusso, Dr. Orla Power Grant.
The University of Limerick’s Research Strategy 2022-2027, ‘Wisdom for Action’, outlines the need to build a ‘responsive and supportive research ecosystem which attracts and supports talented individuals and groups to excel in their fields’. A […]
Publication: Productivity and publishing in physical and health education: Top ten tips for graduate students
Research Impact: The purpose of this paper is to provide physical and health education graduate students with productivity strategies for writing; guidance on submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; and information on diverse strategies for knowledge […]
Career Workshop for PESS Postgrads – dr. jenna lorusso + Dr. Marina castro garcia.
Are you a PESS postgrad wondering about how to find a career after graduation? If so, please join us on Tuesday the 5th of March from 9:00-10:30am in PEPAYS for a workshop on how to […]
