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PESS This is the official page of the Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department, University of Limerick, Ireland. Giles Warrington.

The Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) Department is a vibrant and rapidly growing department in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences. The Department's strength lies in the expertise of its staff, the quality of its academic programmes and the applied nature and relevance of these programmes. PESS offers undergraduate and postgraduate academic taught programmes, as well as our ex

tensive research activities including research centres and themes, collaborations and research publications and funded projects. The Head of the PESS department is Prof. PESS is very proud of its national and international reputation, which is reflected in the current international rankings. PESS is ranked in the top 50 (48th) Sports Science School and Departments in the Shanghai Global University Rankings for 2021 and ranked in the top 51-100 in the QS World University Rankings: Top Global Universities for 2022 for ‘Sport-Related Subjects’ the highest ranked Department in UL. Mission
The PESS department's mission is to promote and advance learning and knowledge in the area of physical education and sport sciences through innovative teaching and research. Its core aims are leadership in the field within Ireland and a raising of the international profile as a research-led centre of excellence in Physical Education (PE) and Sport & Exercise Sciences (SES). The department's strength lie in the expertise of its staff, the quality of its academic programmes and the applied nature and relevance of these programmes. Founded
The Physical Education and Sport Sciences department originates from the National College of Physical Education (NCPE), established in 1972, which later became part of Thomond College of Education (1976) and eventually became part of UL (1991).

Applications are now open for the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching at UL PESS 🎓🏅 Designed for coaches, practitioners, and ...
02/06/2026

Applications are now open for the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching at UL PESS 🎓🏅

Designed for coaches, practitioners, and professionals looking to develop their expertise in coaching, athlete development, performance, and applied practice.

Hear directly from the Course Director about the programme 👇
🔗 https://youtu.be/1icbaaWRgt4?si=etBwTXJ8O8vYx92H

📅 Applications close June 30th

Apply here 👇
🔗 https://www.ul.ie/gps/courses/applied-sports-coaching-msc?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20050166327&gbraid=0AAAAApJU3QdGjXI0AnaKbF_mQeRgiJDs3&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4eHLBhCzARIsAJ2NZoIP48cM4-OZUWT_RQZJYlPk3I-lMzTrhzuGXdMRfA6kWYW6Vgeow9IaAtvnEALw_wcB

Read more on the PESS Blog 👇
🔗 https://pess.blog/2026/02/12/msc-applied-sports-coaching-online-application-open-for-september-2026-intake/

Images from a powerful and thought-provoking evening at the University of Limerick as Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heras...
28/05/2026

Images from a powerful and thought-provoking evening at the University of Limerick as Ukrainian Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych brought the “Helmet of Memory” tour to UL 🇺🇦🏅📸

Attendees had the opportunity to hear Vladyslav’s story, view the Helmet of Memory, and engage in important conversations around sport diplomacy and global solidarity.

🏃‍♀️ Take the next step in high performance sport with the MSc in Sports Performance at UL PESS. Develop expertise in st...
28/05/2026

🏃‍♀️ Take the next step in high performance sport with the MSc in Sports Performance at UL PESS.

Develop expertise in strength & conditioning, performance analysis, coaching, and applied sport science while learning from industry experts and gaining real-world experience in elite environments. 🎓💪

Discover more about the programme in our latest blog with Associate Professor Grainne Hayes 👇
🔗 https://pess.blog/2026/05/13/discover-our-msc-in-sports-performance-at-the-university-of-limerick-associate-professor-grainne-hayes-2/

Apply now:
🔗 https://www.ul.ie/gps/course/sports-performance-msc

Some snapshots from a brilliant few days at the ISESA 2026 Conference in Athlone 📸👏 Great to see UL PESS staff and stude...
27/05/2026

Some snapshots from a brilliant few days at the ISESA 2026 Conference in Athlone 📸👏

Great to see UL PESS staff and students presenting research, leading workshops, and engaging with the wider sport and exercise science community throughout the conference.

The event showcased exciting work across coaching, biomechanics, athlete development, performance analysis, skill acquisition, and sport psychology. 💡🏃‍♂️

A big thank you to ISESA and TUS Athlone for hosting an excellent conference focused on collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Looking to gain hands-on research experience this year? 👀 PESS at the University of Limerick is offering paid internship...
27/05/2026

Looking to gain hands-on research experience this year? 👀

PESS at the University of Limerick is offering paid internship opportunities for registered UL students across a range of exciting research areas. 📚⚽

✔️ Up to 8 weeks between June–Dec 2026

💶 €200/week stipend

📊 Gain real-world research experience

💻 Work across areas including Food for Health, Sport Performance, Physical Activity, and Sport Pedagogy

📅 Apply by 2 June 2026

📧 Send your application to: [email protected]

Congratulations to Graham O’Brien on winning the RYPT Choice Award for Best Poster at the ISESA 2026 Conference 👏🏆 Graha...
25/05/2026

Congratulations to Graham O’Brien on winning the RYPT Choice Award for Best Poster at the ISESA 2026 Conference 👏🏆

Graham’s poster, “Technologies Used to Monitor Sprint Performance”, explored the technologies currently used within sprint performance research and highlighted important insights around force-based monitoring methods in sprint analysis. 🏃‍♂️📊

A fantastic achievement at his first conference presentation — well done Graham!

Congratulations also to collaborators Ross Anderson, Thomas Comyns, Drew Harrison, Mark Lyons, and Ian Kenny.



TAG: Graham, Ross Anderson, Thomas Comyns, Drew Harrison, Mark Lyons, Ian Kenny, SHPRC, ISESA, EHS, UL, RYPT PK, IS

Still thinking about your CAO choices? 👀 At UL, it’s about more than just your degree — it’s about hands-on experience, ...
25/05/2026

Still thinking about your CAO choices? 👀

At UL, it’s about more than just your degree — it’s about hands-on experience, real career pathways, and a supportive environment that helps you grow.

Explore your options and find the course that fits you. ⏳

Change of Mind Closes July 1st

Last chance to book ‼️ Join Vladyslav Heraskevych for a powerful and thought-provoking event exploring athlete activism,...
24/05/2026

Last chance to book ‼️

Join Vladyslav Heraskevych for a powerful and thought-provoking event exploring athlete activism, resilience, and the story behind the message that led to a ban from competition.

“The Helmet of Memory” arrives in Ireland for a unique conversation on sport, identity, and remembrance.

📍 UL PESS Building (P1-033)
📅 Monday 26 May
⏰ 4pm–6pm

This event is supported by the Office of the VP Global & Community Engagement at the University of Limerick.

🎟️ Book now: Link in Bio

📊 Struggling to get responses to your questionnaire? Low response rates don’t just slow your research down — they weaken...
22/05/2026

📊 Struggling to get responses to your questionnaire?

Low response rates don’t just slow your research down — they weaken your data and your conclusions.

In this PESS Blog, Kevin Volf shares simple, practical strategies to improve engagement and get better-quality responses.

✔️ Send reminders (and create urgency)
✔️ Personalise your approach
✔️ Make yourself accessible

Small changes → stronger data → better research outcomes

🔗 Read the full blog:
https://pess.blog/2026/04/14/strategies-for-boosting-questionnaire-response-rates-kevin-volf/

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