A5059778383- Sports injuries and prevention
- Sports Performance and Training
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sport Psychology and Performance
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Menstrual Health and Disorders
- Genetics and Physical Performance
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Technological University Dublin
2023-2024
Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre
2023-2024
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
2023-2024
Athlone Institute of Technology
2016-2021
University of Limerick
2010-2016
Limerick Institute of Technology
2016
This study compared the effects of long slow distance training (LSD) with high-intensity interval (HIIT) in rowers. Nineteen well-trained rowers performed three tests before and after an 8-week intervention: (1) 2000 m time trial; (2) seven-stage incremental step test to determine maximum oxygen uptake ([Formula: see text]O2max), power output at [Formula: text]O2max (W[Formula: peak (PPO), rowing economy blood lactate indices (3) seven-stroke power-output maximal (Wmax) force (Fmax). After...
This study examined fundamental movement skill (FMS) proficiency among male (N = 216) and female 198) Irish primary school pupils from Year 2 to 7 (9.0 ± 1.7 years). Following anthropometric measurements, participants were video-recorded performing 15 FMS scored using the TGMD-3, Victorian Fundamental Movement skills Manual Get skilled: active guidelines. Percentage mastery ranged between 1.4% (gallop) 35.7% (slide). A two-way ANOVA evaluated effect of sex (male/female) class group (Year...
Improvements in nutrition knowledge have been associated with increased carbohydrate consumption and greater adherence to dietary recommendations among female athletes. In order assess whether interventions Gaelic games players may be beneficial, it is necessary first of all investigate current levels this population. Given that many demographic characteristics shown influence knowledge, also important for these investigated. The aims study were evaluate the players, compare by players’...
Abstract This study aimed to examine internal loads in male adolescent Gaelic footballers and their association with musculoskeletal injury. Written training diaries were completed by 97 weekly injuries, defined as any injury sustained during or competition causing restricted performance time lost from play, assessed a Certified Athletic Therapist. Daily load was determined for each player (session rating of perceived exertion session duration) summed give load. Univariate multiple logistic...
Background: Irish school children have demonstrated poor proficiency in fundamental movement skills (FMS) and consistent with international literature, females overweight tend to be less skilled than males non-overweight children. Interventions that are suitable for of all abilities which provide long-term improvements FMS warranted.Purpose: This study examined the immediate effects an 8-week intervention programme on 255 Year 3 4 children's (50% male, 7.4 ± 0.6 yr) levels. It was...
Nutritional support often focuses on cooking and food skills such as selection, recipe planning meal preparation. Individuals with greater confidence have previously displayed higher diet quality scores lower intakes of overall calories, saturated fat sugar. Despite this, the team sport athletes yet to be investigated. This study aimed evaluate relationship between athletes' demographic characteristics. A validated measure for assessment was distributed via an online survey. Participants...
Purpose: Injury can exacerbate mental health issues in athletes. However, the prevalence of is not equivalent to rate professional help-seeking, with reluctance seek-help acknowledged as one greatest obstacles efficient management issues. The current study aimed examine perceived barriers and facilitators help-seeking elite male female Gaelic footballers post-injury. Methods: Male (n = 14) 12) footballers, a history moderate or severe injury, were recruited participate focus group. Group...
Participating in Gaelic football provides a wealth of benefits, but risk musculoskeletal injury also exists. Injury is associated with physical consequences, including pain, discomfort, loss function, time absent from school/sport, and considerable medical expenses, along placing undue pressure on emergency services hospital staff. Concurrent psychological such as fear avoidance, can occur, causing distress. There current dearth available research examining the psychology male adolescent footballers.
Lack of education, stigma, and negative self-attitudes are key barriers to help-seeking in Gaelic footballers. With the prevalence mental health issues footballers increased risk experiencing challenges after injury, literacy (MHL) interventions necessary.
Musculoskeletal injury in children can lead to negative physical, psychological and socio-economic effects.This study aimed examine sport recreation incidence Irish primary school children.A crosssectional survey of 842 male female (9.62 ± 1.7 years) was conducted.Parents completed a questionnaire examining estimated weekly participation any injuries sustained the previous 12 months that resulted restricted performance, ability fully take part or time lost from sport, recreational activities...
The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation menstrual-cycle (MC) and hormonal-contraceptive (HC) tracking among Gaelic Football players, including characterization MC status symptomatology, examine effect oral-contraceptive-pill phases on daily wellness.
This study aimed to develop a reliable, comprehensive and fit-for-purpose tool for classifying ovarian hormone profiles (OHPs) (step one of two-step process) in postmenarcheal perimenopausal female athletes.
Despite the fact that rowers compete close to maximum capacity, majority of rowing training is typically performed at intensities below lactate threshold. However, high intensity interval (HIIT) may be effective improving aerobic paramenters and performance in rowers. PURPOSE: To compare effects HIIT with traditional, long, slow distance (LSD) on submaximal blood indices well-trained METHODS: Fourteen male participated study. Each participant completed an incremental step test determine...
Mental health issues are common in Gaelic footballers, with injury significantly increasing the risk of experiencing symptoms a mental disorder. However, professional help-seeking is not athletes, preference for informal help sources who may be untrained and inexperienced to provide support. Participation at sub-elite, or club, level represents broadest playing population football therefore, current study aimed examine barriers facilitators among sub-elite adult footballers. Male (n = 14)...
Maximal stretch-shortening fatigue may have a detrimental effect on immediate performance of endurance-trained athletes, but once has subsided potentiation be evident. PURPOSE: The aim this study was to investigate the acute effects maximal stretch shortening cycle (SSC) subsequent endurance trained athletes and examine pattern recovery. METHODS: Nine performed four initial sets drop rebound jumps sledge force plate apparatus in order establish baseline levels performance. A SSC protocol...