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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

iPlay is back at UL from February 12th 💚 Find out more and register: 🔗 www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/i-p... Learn more about the research underpinning inclusive programmes like iPlay: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #PESSUL #iPlayUL #StudyAtUL #PhysicalActivity

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Are you looking to develop your sports coaching? Online application is now open for the @pesslimerick.bsky.social #MScAppliedSportsCoachingUL for the September 2026 cohort. Read more⬇️ lnkd.in/dVk2yUDx #SportsCoaching #PostgradAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland #StayCurious @kearneype.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

In today’s blog, @kearneype.bsky.social discusses S.M.A.R.T – a mnemonic for evaluating the results of published papers to help students to think critically and to avoid being misled by flashy but flawed results. Read more ➡️ shorturl.at/cY99k #ULResearch #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland #Publications

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

In today’s blog, PESS staff member @johnnoone.bsky.social discusses his new role in supporting students as in-coming Course Director of the BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences programme within PESS, UL. Check it out ➡️ lnkd.in/dAsezV3m #SportScience #StudyAtUL #UndergradAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

PESS staff member @kearneype.bsky.social was recently featured on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast discussing purposeful drill design, effective session starts and the value of peer coaching Read➡️ lnkd.in/dBeEKm3B #MScAppliedSportsCoachingUL #SportsCoaching #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious #PESS #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

In his latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's @kearneype.bsky.social discusses the allocation of playing time in sport for children. Read more: shorturl.at/DHBKc #Sport #Coaching #PESSUL #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

In today's blog Giles Warrington provides an overview of the International Conference for the Health, Safety and Welfare of Jockeys which he recently attended in Hong Kong on 11–12 December 2025. Check it out ⬇️ shorturl.at/cXCAq #SHPRC #ULResearch #PESSUL #Ireland #StayCurious #ResearchImpact

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

New Publication by Jen Rice & colleagues titled 'Why the mental health benefits of resistance exercise training are more than just a placebo'. doi.org/10.1038/s415... #Exercise #Training #Resistance #PESSUL #ULResearch #Ireland #StayCurious @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

In today’s blog, PESS research assistant Kathleen McNally reflects on her experience at the launch of the Active School Post-Primary programme. Check it out⬇️ tinyurl.com/58k7sw4u #PhysicalActivity #ActiveSchool #RA #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL @kevinlimerick.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In today’s blog sports coaching researchers and #MScAppliedSportsCoachingUL graduates reflect on the 15th ICCE Global Coaches Conference held in Athens in November. Read more⬇️ shorturl.at/zXfhx #SportsCoaching #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious #Ireland @kearneype.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Big congratulations to Dr Kilian Bibby on successfully completing the Viva Voce on Friday, 28th November!🎓 This achievement marks a huge milestone in Kilian’s research journey. Wishing continued success as the next chapter unfolds! #PhD #Research #AcademicMilestone #VivaVoce

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

In today’s blog, Carmen Barquero-Ruiz, expresses her gratitude and reflects on her time at @pesslimerick.bsky.social highlighting how time and care are essential in making new staff feel welcome. Read more; shorturl.at/naM0w #Gratitude #Time #Care #Reflections #PESSUL #EHSFacultyAtUL #PE

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We're Hiring! @pesslimerick.bsky.social is recruiting a #ResearchAssistant in Physical Activity for Health (UL MedEx). 📅 Application Deadline: 9th December 2025 🔗 Apply here: ul.ie/hrvacancies #Hiring #PhysicalActivity #Health #ULJobs #MedEx #jobopportunity

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

We’re Hiring! @pesslimerick.bsky.social is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Physical Activity for Health. 📅 Application Deadline: 10th December 2025 🔗 Apply here: ul.ie/hrvacancies #Hiring #PostDoc #PhysicalActivity #HealthResearch #ULJobs #UniversityOfLimerick #PAfH

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

PESS team member Catherine Norton was recently featured in an article exploring how winter daylight impacts our body clocks—and why eating dinner earlier can boost recovery, energy, and sleep. Check it out⬇️ shorturl.at/kB91Y #Nutrition #Health #ULResearch #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Recent Publication by John Kiely & colleagues titled 'Decisions, decisions, decisions. A qualitative exploration of decision-making in performance support leaders'. DOI:10.3389/fspor.2025.1664191 #Performance #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland @gileswarrington.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In today’s blog PhD researcher Jen Rice talks about turning research into practice at UL Science Week workshop, proving how beneficial resistance exercise training can be. Explore more ⬇️ shorturl.at/yUL2G #Resistance #Exercise #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland #Training

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Recent Publication by Mairead Grogan & Colleagues titled 'A content map analysis of the national policy landscape in physical education, physical activity and youth sport in Ireland'. doi.org/10.1080/1357... #PhysicalEducation #Youth #Sport #Ireland #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESS

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Sport Psychology graduate Tajda Svetek discusses her experience of completing a PESS research internship titled “Embodiment in VR for Motor Learning of a Novel Knot Tying Task”. Check it out ⬇️ pess.blog/2025/11/20/e... #Internship #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Recent Publication by Matthew P. Herring & Colleagues titled 'Adolescents’ perspectives on and experiences with post-primary school-based suicide prevention as end-users, co-creators and peer helpers – a systematic review meta-ethnography.' doi:10.1111/camh.70043 #ULResearch #StayCurious #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Recent Publication by Carmen Barquero Ruiz titled 'Addressing contemporary concerns in models-based practice: insights from Ireland’s national physical education curriculum' shorturl.at/BRCPl #PhysicalEducation #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland @unioflimerick.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Recent Publication by Carmen Barquero Ruiz & colleagues titled 'Collaging the (Dis)illusio of Being International Early Career Women in Physical Education and Sport Sciences/Kinesiology.' shorturl.at/EVpb7 #PhysicalEducation #SportSciences #Kinesiology #ULResearch #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Applications for the MSc Sports Performance commencing in January 2026 are still open! Course Director Dr Grainne Hayes talks about this postgraduate programme, including what you will study, entry requirements, and the amazing career prospects of graduates. www.youtube.com/shorts/k2jXr...

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

BSc Sports and Exercise Science graduate Adam Duggan discusses his experience of completing a PESS internship titled “Exercise Training-Induced Modulation of NAD⁺ Metabolic Pathways”. Explore further ⬇️ tinyurl.com/tpv5vu2k #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland #Internship

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

No rain, great views, and lots of learning! 🌄 In today’s blog Associate Professor Carmen Barquero Ruiz tells us about how second-year PE students enjoyed a fantastic day hiking Moylussa. Read more 👉https://tinyurl.com/523xdfmd #PhysicalEducation #StudyAtUL #UndergradAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland #Hiking

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

In today's blog, MSc Applied Sports Coaching Course Director @kearneype.bsky.social reflects on a recent session where they explored the coaching environment. Explore more ⬇️ pess.blog/2025/10/31/c... #MScAppliedSportsCoachingUL #SportsCoaching #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

In today's blog Mairéad Grogan reflects on her experience presenting at and attending the HEPA Europe Conference in Kaunas, Lithuania last month. Read more ⬇️ pess.blog/2025/10/29/f... #PESSUL #Internship #Research #Ireland #HEPA #StudyAtUL #PhD #StayCurious

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

In today's blog PESS Intern Sean McKeon tells us about his experience of his recently completed internship. Check it out ⬇️ pess.blog/2025/10/29/t... #Internship #Research #Injury #StudyAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland @ulresearch.bsky.social @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Are you looking to gain in-depth knowledge in sports performance? Consider the many benefits that the MSc Sports Performance cohort avail of every year. Application Deadline: November 2025 For more info and and to express your interest now 👇 www.ul.ie/gps/course/s...

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

🤝 Meet the new team member 🤝 We're delighted to introduce the newest addition to our Physical Education and Sport Science Department, Associate Teacher Dr Shane Ryan! 🧠️ Join us in welcoming Shane to our vibrant academic community. #AssociateTeacher #SportsScience #WorkAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr Darragh O’Sullivan who successfully passed his PhD Viva Voce 👏 Darragh’s work is titled ‘"Effects of Guidelines-Based Resistance Exercise Training on Depressive Symptoms Among Young Adults with and Without Analogue Generalized Anxiety Disorder."

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Are you considering pursuing a postgraduate programme in sport? The MSc. Sports Performance was designed to prepare successful graduates for a career in sports performance analysis, covering strength & conditioning, video analysis and nutrition. Read ⬇️ to find out about the programme.

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join us for a free public workshop as part of @pesslimerick.bsky.social Science Week 2025! 🗣️ 📅 Tuesday, 11th November 🕖 7pm 📍 Room P1033, PESS Building, University of Limerick Spaces are limited — booking is essential! 📧 Email: Rosemary.Daniel@ul.ie to reserve your place.

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

In today’s PESS blog, Sports Science student and athlete Ellie McCartney reflects on her internship exploring the lived experiences of female athletes in high-performance coaching environments. See more ⬇️ shorturl.at/3Nlss #WomenInSport #SportPedagogy #Internship #PESSUL #SportSciences #Coaching

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Congratulations to Brigitte Moody, the recipient of the prestigious Michael Darmody Award for 2025. 👏 The award recognises outstanding contributions to Physical Education in Ireland and was presented at the PEAI Conference 2025.

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

In today’s blog, PESS staff member Graham O' Brien discusses functional threshold power in cycling and why a single metric can’t capture the full picture of a cyclist’s abilities. For more see ⬇️ pess.blog/2025/10/14/f... #Cycling #Performance #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

New Sport Pedagogy Publication by Antonio Calderón & colleagues titled 'Deconstructing the standards for ‘high quality’ initial teacher education in Ireland: implications for teacher educators’ professional learning and agency'. lnkd.in/eNy6C3HP @ulresearch.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Good luck to @pesslimerick.bsky.social PhD researcher Alan Dineen, who is presenting today at the @coe.int “Sport For All” webinar on Training and Development of Para Sport Coaches, Referees and Managers. 👏 Alan will present “Coaching Para sport in Ireland: Bridging the gaps, building the future.”

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Recent publication by Kilian Bibby & colleagues titled 'Before and after – the development and assessment of an education intervention about female breast health in rugby union'. doi.org/10.1108/HE-0... #Rugby #Female #Health #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

In today's blog UL’s co-Principal Investigator Professor Ian Kenny talks with new PhD researcher Shane Scanlon about his path from school teaching, to the USA, to starting a rugby science PhD. Explore more⬇️ pess.blog/2025/10/08/s... #IrishRugby #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🚨UL is hiring! We're looking for an Assistant Professor in Physical Education to join our dynamic, vibrant PESS department. Join us and help shape the future of PE through teaching, research, and community engagement. Check out⬇️ shorturl.at/5Ycia #PE #Recruitment #PostgradAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📢 Reminder! PEAI Conference is this weekend, October 10th and 11th in @pesslimerick.bsky.social Read Blog by PEAI Chair @brendan-okeeffe.bsky.social for more info 👇 lnkd.in/eM9WPM7x To register 🔗 lnkd.in/eeuk5Scu #PEAIConference2025 #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

New Publication by @johnnoone.bsky.social & colleagues titled 'Exercise Leaves a Molecular Imprint on Insulin Sensitivity in Human Skeletal Muscle Stem Cells'. doi:10.14814/phy2.70600. #Exercise #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Ready to dive into the science of sports performance? MSc Sports Performance Graduate Jack Hickey shares about his enjoyable learning experience in the MSc in Sports Performance @pesslimerick.bsky.social in @unioflimerick.bsky.social. Read his blog 🔽 pess.blog/2025/01/09/m...

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

PESS UL staff member @kearneype.bsky.social was recently featured on The Sport Psych Show podcast. Find out what was discussed here ⬇️ pess.blog/2025/10/02/s... #PESSUL #Podcast #SkillAcquisition #Coaching @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social @gileswarrington.bsky.social

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences UL @pesslimerick.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

New Sport Pedagogy Publication by Dr Antonio Calderón & Colleagues titled 'The influence of gamification on the type of student motivation in physical education'. lnkd.in/eT5KF3cz #SportPedagogy #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland

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