PESS staff members Dr Phil Kearney and Dr Frank Nugent, alongside PESS Graduate Niamh Curran, recently published an article in the Journal of Motor Learning and Development. The focus of the article was the […]
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Publication: The eyes don’t have it: Coaches’ eye is not a valid method of estimating biological maturation in male Gaelic football
Research Impact: In youth sport, coaches often rely on subjective assessments of current ability and future potential, which may favour players advanced in biological maturation. This study evaluated the accuracy of coaches’ maturity assessments and […]
Rhasidat Adeleke’s toughest challenge? Changing how she runs – Phil Kearney.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm examining one of the most difficult challenges faced by athletes in technical events: changing a well-learnt technique. Phil discussed: Rhasidat Adeleke’s […]
Becoming an Olympian is not just about success at under-age level – Dr Phil Kearney.
PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm examining the pathways athletes have taken to reach the pinnacle of their sport. Phil discussed: The different pathways developing athletes experience. […]
Creating a healthy experience for young athletes
PESS staff member Dr. Phil Kearney recently appeared on the Long Term Athlete Development Network Podcast. Phil discussed: The effects of relative age and maturation in youth sport Practical coaching strategies to account for these […]
University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Luke Barrett
University of Limerick graduate Luke Barrett, who recently completed an MSc in Applied Sports Coaching. Luke shares how his studies in UL have informed his work both as a secondary school teacher and as part […]
on campus with the msc applied sports coaching – dr phil kearney.
Thank you to Pau Kinnerk for a really insightful presentation on planning for sports coaching. The enthusiasm for the subject was infectious and the level of detail behind the planning superb. In this blog, I […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Developing reflective practice with sports coaches – Dr. Phil kearney.
Reflective practice is universally recognized as vital for effective practice within sports coaching (Gilbert, 2016) and indeed within the sport & exercise sciences more broadly (Knowles et al., 2014). However, reflective practice is not a […]
Why pursue a postgraduate degree in Applied Sports Coaching. Dr Philip Kearney
An increasing number of sports coaches are pursuing postgraduate degrees to give them an edge. In this blog, the Course Director for the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching shares his thoughts on what a postgraduate […]
Publication: Flowing with the TIDE – A case study of the nature and development of epistemic beliefs of a high-level adventure sports coach
Research Impact: There is broad agreement about the value of sports coaches unpacking the values and beliefs that underpin their practice. However, limited research has examined the development and structure of coaches’ beliefs about knowledge. […]
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