Research Impact: While the number of Rugby-related injuries is widely reported, the majority of successful injury monitoring systems are seen in the professional setting. In order to effectively monitor injuries in the amateur game, a comprehensive […]
Research Impact: Although the benefits of aerobic exercise training for depressive symptoms is established, less is known regarding the effects of resistance exercise training (RET) on depressive symptoms. This systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis […]
Research Impact: In this paper, we synthesize the research conducted on Game-Based Approaches (GBAs) within competitive team sport settings and discuss the implications of these findings for sports coaching researchers and practitioners. The review supports the […]
The University of Limerick has links with over 400 universities in 38 countries and welcomes over 2,000 international students each year. This number is increasing year-on-year. Linked to this may be the University’s reputation for […]
Research Impact: The incidence of Rugby-related injuries is widely reported, however the overall incidence rate occurring in amateur Rugby is not known. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to determine the overall incidence of […]
Two week’s ago saw the official launch of a long-term research partnership between the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and the University of Limerick (UL) focusing on injury monitoring and prevention in the amateur game, […]
Research Impact: Although the physical benefits of resistance exercise training (RET) are well established, less is known regarding the effects of RET on mental health. A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis was conducted to […]
Online application for the MSc Sports Performance is now open and will close at 5pm on the 29th September for a January 2018 intake. Shortlisted for the Gradireland Best New Postgraduate Programme in 2015, the […]
Last week, we hosted the IRFU Certified Conditioning Course (CCC) Course at the University of Limerick. Kevin Cradock alongside Fergal O’Callaghan coordinated a fantastic weeklong programme that forms the basis of the Strength and Conditioning […]
Research Impact: The literature shows that for optimal transfer, specificity, low volume, high velocity/force resistance training programmes are optimal. Stroke length is best achieved through resistance training with low repetitions at a high velocity/force. Resisted swims […]
