Introducing PAfH The PAfH cluster is funded by the Health Research Institute (HRI) in UL and has recently celebrated its 1st birthday (April 2020). The cluster aims to build a national and international hub of […]
Tag: Physical Activity
Avoid Prolonged Sitting – Breaking Sedentary Time Whilst Working from Home (Aidan Buffey)
During these unprecedented times, in some instance’s individuals are facing their whole day within their house. This change in work environment has eliminated daily commuting, the office setting, and limited time spent outdoors. Despite commuting […]
UL Talks | Move for Ireland – Prof. Catherine Woods
In this UL Talk, Professor Catherine Woods from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Limerick talks about innovations to increase physical activity in Ireland’s young and old. Professor Woods describes […]
Active School Flag-Keep Calm and Keep Collecting Data (Joanna Clifford)
As I begin to write this blog, I find myself drowning amidst an ocean of student emails, fearful for the uncertainty of their future, anxious parents staring blindly into the dark, an online classroom filled […]
Publication: Built Environment Changes & Active Transport to School among Adolescents: BEATS Natural Experiment Study Protocol
Research Impact: Natural experiments are considered a priority for examining causal associations between the built environment and physical activity. Few natural experiments to date have examined the effects of walking and cycling infrastructure on PA […]
PE ALERT – How Can I Advocate for Changing Physical Activity Habits? Padraic Rocliffe
Recently, I stumbled upon a breath-taking blog by a teacher in the field; Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach called Educator as Change Agent, that questions the change agent in you. I, like many other students came from a physical education […]
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 […]
Policy Evaluation Network (PEN) – Public policies addressing health-related behaviours in Europe – Dr. Liam Kelly
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of global mortality, responsible for 39.5 million deaths in 2015, which equates to 70% of all deaths. Successful policy actions to address physical inactivity, unhealthy diets and sedentary behaviour […]
Women in sport in 2020 – Fiona McHale
As we approach international women’s day and also the culmination of the 20×20 campaign I would like to reflect and show an appreciation of the importance of this campaign both from research and my own […]
Publication: Physical activity achievements of Irish children with disabilities during an adapted PA programme
Research Impact: The benefits of physical activity (PA) are widespread for all children, including those with disabilities. However, despite these benefits children with disabilities continue to be restricted in their participation, have lower levels of […]
