The Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) Department is a vibrant and rapidly growing department in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences in the University of Limerick. https://www.ul.ie/ehs/pess https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3meqoguffa227iPlay is back at UL from February 12th 💚 Find out more and register: 🔗 https://www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/i-play Learn more about the research underpinning inclusive programmes like iPlay: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03323315.2020.1730217 #PESSUL #iPlayUL #StudyAtUL #PhysicalActivity13 Feb 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqoguffa227https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3meofrtp4q22qAre 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.social12 Feb 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3meofrtp4q22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3me25xp43ys2zIn 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 #Publications04 Feb 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3me25xp43ys2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3mdzy7i7mss2cIn 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 #Ireland04 Feb 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdzy7i7mss2chttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3md3todbsp22vPESS 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 #Ireland23 Jan 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3todbsp22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3mccbrtkfmk2uIn 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.social13 Jan 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccbrtkfmk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3mabk3xi52s2dIn 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 #ResearchImpact18 Dec 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabk3xi52s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3mab3lfxabs2oNew Publication by Jen Rice & colleagues titled 'Why the mental health benefits of resistance exercise training are more than just a placebo'. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-27663-w #Exercise #Training #Resistance #PESSUL #ULResearch #Ireland #StayCurious @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social18 Dec 2025 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3mab3lfxabs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m7nfisesek2vIn 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.social10 Dec 2025 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7nfisesek2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m73vm6pkds2bIn 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.social03 Dec 2025 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73vm6pkds2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6wcdykzac2bBig 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 #VivaVoce01 Dec 2025 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wcdykzac2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6mn7n7hrs2kIn 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 #PE27 Nov 2025 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mn7n7hrs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6k4vqqsxs2kWe'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 #jobopportunity26 Nov 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k4vqqsxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6k4g3zius22We’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 #PAfH26 Nov 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6k4g3zius22https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6jikljhq222PESS 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 #Ireland26 Nov 2025 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6jikljhq222https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6hpzjhuls22Recent 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.social25 Nov 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6hpzjhuls22https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6ha646chc22In 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 #Training25 Nov 2025 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ha646chc22https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m6gzy35o2k22Recent 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'. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2025.2588637 #PhysicalEducation #Youth #Sport #Ireland #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESS25 Nov 2025 09:34 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6gzy35o2k22https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m65flsayns2sSport 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 ⬇️ https://pess.blog/2025/11/20/embodiment-in-vr-motor-learning-of-a-novel-knot-tying-task-tajda-svetek/ #Internship #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland21 Nov 2025 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m65flsayns2shttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m5y5rve5e22bRecent 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 #Ireland19 Nov 2025 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5y5rve5e22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m5w24d2u522bRecent 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.social18 Nov 2025 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5w24d2u522bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m5vnuh7brk2bRecent 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 #Ireland18 Nov 2025 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vnuh7brk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m5vly7kxdk2wIn today’s blog, #MScAppliedSportsCoachingUL Course Director @kearneype.bsky.social reflects on engaging with cricket coaches at the Cricket Ireland Coach’s Association Conference. Check it out ⬇️ shorturl.at/AvuJf #Conference #Cricket #SportsCoaching #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland https://pess.blog/2025/11/17/exploring-the-role-of-play-in-skill-development-dr-phil-kearney/18 Nov 2025 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vly7kxdk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m4ztfc5zhk22Applications 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. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/k2jXrkX87FE07 Nov 2025 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ztfc5zhk22https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m4qgjoi7z224BSc 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 #Internship03 Nov 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qgjoi7z224https://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m4kqcr2pnk2bNo 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 #Hiking01 Nov 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4kqcr2pnk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m4itftexls2bIn 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 ⬇️ https://pess.blog/2025/10/31/creating-an-environment-to-enhance-your-coaching-dr-phil-kearney/ #MScAppliedSportsCoachingUL #SportsCoaching #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland31 Oct 2025 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4itftexls2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m4dwbazqoc2bIn today's blog Mairéad Grogan reflects on her experience presenting at and attending the HEPA Europe Conference in Kaunas, Lithuania last month. Read more ⬇️ https://pess.blog/2025/10/29/from-nerves-to-networking-presenting-my-phd-work-on-the-international-stage-mairead-grogan/ #PESSUL #Internship #Research #Ireland #HEPA #StudyAtUL #PhD #StayCurious29 Oct 2025 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dwbazqoc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m4dsh7qbac2bIn today's blog PESS Intern Sean McKeon tells us about his experience of his recently completed internship. Check it out ⬇️ https://pess.blog/2025/10/29/the-nature-and-prevalence-of-injury-in-hyrox-training-and-competition-pess-intern-sean-mc-keon/ #Internship #Research #Injury #StudyAtUL #PESSUL #Ireland @ulresearch.bsky.social @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social29 Oct 2025 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4dsh7qbac2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/pesslimerick.bsky.social/post/3m3wi77456c2jAre 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 👇 https://www.ul.ie/gps/course/sports-performance-msc24 Oct 2025 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:nc45qut7pypujmapsiddr7ml/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wi77456c2j