Beginning my PhD Journey Having spent the past 15 years teaching Physical Education (PE) in Ireland- with a short stint in Australia- I was delighted to accept a Research Ireland Enterprise Partnership Scheme Scholarship to […]
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University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: ryan meaney.
University of Limerick graduate, Ryan Meaney, who studied the Professional Masters in Education (PME) with Physical Education. Ryan always knew he wanted sport to play a big part in his life. From taking an unconventional […]
testimonial; UL Physical education student – sadhbh scully.
Why did you choose to study the course? I chose to study PE and Irish at the University of Limerick for a few reasons. I knew I wanted to be a PE teacher and because […]
Reshaping Athletics Education:An Interdisciplinary Approach to Preparing Pre-Service PE Teachers – Jack Hickey.
With the recent revision of the Physical Education programme in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), several modules have been reimagined to prepare pre-service teachers for the evolving landscape of physical education. […]
PESS Staff contribute to Spring CPD for Rehabilitation Specialists – Dr Phil Kearney.
The Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland recently hosted their Spring Symposium in collaboration with the Sport & Human Performance Research Centre at the University of Limerick. […]
University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Gráinne Phelan.
Gráinne Phelan graduated with a degree in Physical Education and Irish from the University of Limerick. Gráinne is now teaching PE and Irish in Hazelwood College, County Limerick, as well as working as an international […]
A marathon, not a sprint – Mairéad Grogan.
Just over two years into what started out as a Research Master’s and progressed to a PhD degree, my motivation levels have well and truly gone through their swings and roundabouts. There have been moments […]
Publication: Are Gender Stereotypes Still Prevalent in Physical Education? Spanish Teachers’ and Students’ Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Gender Equity
Research Impact: Grounded in doing gender theory, this paper explores the beliefs and attitudes of physical education teachers and students toward gender equity in physical education and sports, as well as identifies aspects to be addressed. […]
Publication: Applying research to practice in school physical education
Research Impact Summary: This paper provides useful and realistic guidelines and user-friendly step-by-step templates and examples to follow for teachers accessing, reading, and applying research to practice in a manageable way. It is our hope […]
Publication: Prediction model for the inclusion of key competences in the primary school curriculum through the teachers’ perceptions in the Region de Murcia
Research Impact: The results of this study shed light on the educational challenge of how to articulate the competency-based paradigm. To date, a prediction model on the proper inclusion of the competences in the educational […]
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