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 […]
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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. […]
Understanding the development of physical education professionals’ policy capacity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and others have emphasized the need for all physical education (PE) professionals to prioritize attention to, and action on, PE policy to improve quality provision. Yet, […]
University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Evan Talty
University of Limerick graduate, Evan Talty, who studied MSc Applied Sports Coaching in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (PESS). Evan has over 25 years of experience in Gaelic Games, and recently joined the […]
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 […]
Excellence in Physical Education at the University of Limerick – Antonio Calderón.
The University of Limerick (UL) offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring educators through its Professional Master of Education: Physical Education programme. This innovative and research-informed programme is designed to equip future teachers with cutting-edge pedagogical […]
MSc Sports Performance UL: testimonial from graduate, jack hickey.
Having been immersed in sport from a young age and initially studying as a Physical Education and Mathematics teacher in PESS the MSc Sports Performance was the natural progression to further my academic journey, I […]
A Student-Centred Approach in Physical Education and Coaching – Harry Fleming.
But what does the centre of learning actually look like, and how do we achieve this as teachers and coaches? This blog will briefly discuss the theory behind a student-centred approach in the PE teaching […]
Preparing LM105 students for employment – The Coop journey – Dr Frank nugent.
This January our first cohort of the BSc in Exercise and Health Fitness Management (LM105) students began the cooperative education (Coop) work placement programme. Coop is a 6-to-8-month placement that occurs in 3rd year of […]
