Research Impact: This paper focuses on interrogating ‘why’ and ‘how’ assessment can be effectively embedded in the delivery of learning experiences. That is, assessment as a means to engage students in the learning process rather […]
Tag: Physical Education
Publication: ‘Are all domains created equal? An exploration of stakeholder views on the concept of physical literacy’
Research Impact: The purpose of this study was to gather empirical data from key stakeholders working with young people in areas related to physical literacy across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, to capture […]
Exciting spring semester for Physical Education students! – dr. elaine murtagh.
The spring semester is shaping up to be a busy and exciting time for our Physical Education students at UL. Across the four years of the programme our students are engaged in wide array of […]
My Experience as a Student of BSc in Physical Education – Niamh o’loughlin.
Why I chose this course Growing up as an sporty child in a very active family, I always viewed physical activity with upmost regard and appreciated the benefits of exercise. On top of this, I […]
Preparing to be a Strength and Conditioning Coach – Patrick Dolan SCCC CSCS MSc
Two years ago I published “The Value of a PhD for a Strength and Conditioning Coach”. While there are more benefits to pursue a PhD than I listed, those 10 reasons were geared towards a […]
Preparing to be a Strength and Conditioning Coach – Patrick Dolan SCCC CSCS MSc
Two years ago I published “The Value of a PhD for a Strength and Conditioning Coach”. While there are more benefits to pursue a PhD than I listed, those 10 reasons were geared towards a […]
Publication: A new curriculum model for second-level physical education: Y-PATH PE4Me
Research Impact: In Ireland, physical education in the first three years of post-primary education is taught within the broader programme area of Wellbeing. Within this context, Y-PATH PE4Me is proposed as an underpinning curriculum model […]
Publication: Finnish Late Adolescents’ Physical Activity During COVID-19 Spring 2020 Lockdown.
Research Impact: There have been various restrictions across the world at the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Finland, there were similar restrictions to Ireland, such that schools, sport clubs and facilities were closed […]
Publication: Seizing the opportunity to redesign physical education teacher education: blending paradigms to create transformative experiences in teacher education
Research Impact: Our intention in this paper has been to assist teacher educators who are being prompted consider teacher education paradigms, and associated pedagogical practices, that will be most effective in aligning with young people’s […]
Publication: Development and Initial Validation of the Sport Education Scale
Research Impact: The availability of a robust psychometric measure of students’ perceptions of core features of Sport Education will allow sport pedagogy scholars and practitioners to explore students’ experiences with Sport Education. New findings might […]
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