Research Impact: This paper provides a first empirical insight into using a models-based practice approach involving several models to teach physical education. At its heart, this paper presents the reader with the realistic and nuanced challenges […]
When I was ever so gently prompted that it was my time to write my personal Blog, I like others wondered – what do I write about? My colleague suggested – why not write about […]
This past Autumn 2017 session, our i-PLAYERS were treated to some special guests in attendance to celebrate our 13th session of the ‘Inclusive Play & Leisure Activities for Youth’ (i-PLAY) programme. Ciara and Mark Cummins, […]
It is with great sadness we learned that Prof Paul Robinson passed away following a brief illness on December 30, 2017 in Wales. The Physical Education and Sport Sciences department was established initially in 1972 […]
Research impact: This paper aims to provide insights into the research worlds of an international group of mid- and late-career physical education teacher educators. Specifically, it explores participants’ motives for research engagement and choices, and investigates […]
It has been over a year since I started working in the Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) department at the University of Limerick (UL), and I still get asked ‘so what is it that […]
This years Physical Education Association of Ireland (PEAI) conference took place on the 13th and 14th October in Portlaoise, under the theme “Physical Education – The Way Forward”. Some of the presentations delivered by PESS staff […]
Modifying any fitness regime for different abilities is a key requirement of strength and conditioning coaches or Physical Education teachers. During the last academic year PESS hosted a two day workshop in adapted strength and […]
As part of the new Junior Cycle, students will be experiencing a new learning area called Wellbeing. This builds on the work schools are doing in supporting students’ wellbeing and is now a fundamental principle […]
