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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 extensive 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).

🎓 Scholarship Opportunities for PESS Students Thinking about studying at the University of Limerick? There are a number ...
15/10/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunities for PESS Students

Thinking about studying at the University of Limerick? There are a number of scholarship opportunities available to students across PESS.

💚 UL Sports Scholarship — awards of up to €10,000 for eligible full-time UL students or students applying through the CAO.

🎓 All Ireland Scholarships, sponsored by JP McManus — €6,750 for eligible students who are exempt from paying the Leaving Certificate Examination fee.

🚣 Paddy Dooley Rowing Scholarship — €2,500 for eligible full-time UL students or students applying through the CAO.

🌟 Elaine Fagan Scholarship — €5,000 for eligible first-year undergraduate students who entered UL through DARE.

Whether you’re applying to UL or already studying here, it’s worth exploring the funding opportunities available to you.

🔗 Find out more and check eligibility:

https://www.ul.ie/sportsscholarships

https://www.allirelandscholarships.com/

https://www.ul.ie/study/undergraduate/scholarships/paddy-dooley-rowing-scholarship

https://www.ul.ie/study/undergraduate/scholarships/elaine-fagan-scholarship

What can an MSc in Sports Performance at UL mean for your career? For Shreyas S Bharadwaj, the experience was about much...
14/10/2026

What can an MSc in Sports Performance at UL mean for your career?

For Shreyas S Bharadwaj, the experience was about much more than gaining a master’s degree. The programme helped him grow as a coach, practitioner and professional, while building lifelong friendships, meaningful professional relationships and experiences that shaped the next stage of his career.

“Pursuing a master's degree in Sports Performance at UL was the best professional decision of my life.”

Interested in taking your next step in high-performance sport?

📚 MSc Sports Performance

1-year full-time | 2-year part-time

January start

🔗 Find out more about the programme:

https://www.ul.ie/study/postgraduate/sports-performance-msc

🔗 Read more graduate stories on the PESS Blog:

https://pess.blog/2026/06/15/from-ul-to-the-nsca-how-the-msc-sports-performance-programme-helped-shape-my-career/

New Publication: Sport-related Concussion Characteristics and Time-loss Among Male and Female Community Rugby Union Play...
13/10/2026

New Publication: Sport-related Concussion Characteristics and Time-loss Among Male and Female Community Rugby Union Players Across 6 Seasons

Researchers from the University of Limerick’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), Dr Ian Kenny and Professor Tom Comyns, have contributed to new research examining sport-related concussion among male and female community rugby union players in Ireland. Published in Sports Health, the study analysed data from 5,740 player-seasons across six seasons, from 2017/18 to 2023/24, through the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) system....

Researchers from the University of Limerick’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS), Dr Ian Kenny and Professor Tom Comyns, have contributed to new research examining sport-rel…

🎓 Discover Your Future at the University of Limerick! Thinking about your next step after school? Come along to the Univ...
13/10/2026

🎓 Discover Your Future at the University of Limerick!

Thinking about your next step after school? Come along to the University of Limerick Undergraduate Open Days and explore the opportunities available at PESS!

📅 Thursday 15 & Friday 16 October 2026

Meet staff and students, learn more about our undergraduate programmes, and discover where a degree in sport, physical education, exercise science or health and fitness could take you.

Whether you are passionate about sport, interested in human performance or considering a career in physical education, come and find out what PESS has to offer!

🔗 Register and find out more: https://www.ul.ie/opendays/undergraduate-open-days

📘 BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences – CAO Code: LM089

🏫 BSc Physical Education Teaching – CAO Code: LM090

💪 BSc Exercise, Health & Fitness Management – CAO Code: LM105

🔗 Find out more about our courses: https://www.ul.ie/courses

We look forward to welcoming you! 💚

🏆 Well done to our PESS students!Congratulations to Lily Kate McCarthy (1st Year Sport and Exercise Sciences), Kea Lavel...
12/10/2026

🏆 Well done to our PESS students!

Congratulations to Lily Kate McCarthy (1st Year Sport and Exercise Sciences), Kea Lavelle and Eve Mooney (3rd Year Physical Education), alongside Will Hughes, Club Coach, on a fantastic cross-country performance!

🥇 Another Men’s cross-country title and a brilliant Bronze medal for the Women’s team — an excellent achievement all round!

Well done to everyone involved! 👏

New Publication: Teachers’ Professional Journeys during the first decade longitudinal study: Teacher education stakehold...
12/10/2026

New Publication: Teachers’ Professional Journeys during the first decade longitudinal study: Teacher education stakeholder perspectives on initial teacher education, the continuum of teacher education and teacher supply

Research Impact This TPJ report draws on a unique data set that informs and deepens our understanding of initial teacher education and how stakeholders, from divergent vantage points, interpret the origins, developments, and emerging impact of a period of dynamic change in teacher education in Ireland across the primary, post-primary, and FET sectors. The distinctiveness of the FET sector shaped our approach, leading to the inclusion of a dedicated focus group with FET stakeholders....

Research Impact This TPJ report draws on a unique data set that informs and deepens our understanding of initial teacher education and how stakeholders, from divergent vantage points, interpret the…

Whether you’re considering undergraduate study or looking to take the next step with postgraduate study, there are oppor...
12/10/2026

Whether you’re considering undergraduate study or looking to take the next step with postgraduate study, there are opportunities to build your future at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences.

Join a department that has been ranked 41st in the world for sports-related subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 — reflecting the strength of our teaching, research and global engagement across PESS.

🎓 Undergraduate programmes

BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences — LM089

BSc Physical Education Teaching — LM090

BSc Exercise, Health & Fitness Management — LM105

🔗 Explore undergraduate programmes:

https://www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/programmes

📚 Postgraduate opportunities

MSc Sports Performance

MSc Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology

MSc Applied Sports Coaching

MSc Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise

Professional Master of Education (PME)

Structured Masters in Research / PhD

🔗 Explore postgraduate programmes:

https://www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/programmes

Your future in sport could start at PESS.

🎓 Explore Postgraduate Study at PESS Ready to take the next step in your career? The Department of Physical Education an...
09/10/2026

🎓 Explore Postgraduate Study at PESS

Ready to take the next step in your career? The Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) at the University of Limerick offers a range of postgraduate pathways designed to develop your knowledge, skills and professional practice.

From sports performance and coaching to sport psychology, physical education and research, there’s a pathway to suit a range of interests and career goals.

📚 Postgraduate programmes at PESS include:

🏋️ MSc Sports Performance

🧠 MSc Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

🏃 MSc Applied Sports Coaching

💭 MSc Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise

🏫 Professional Master of Education (PME)

🔬 Structured Masters in Research / PhD

Your next step could start at PESS.

🔗 Explore our postgraduate programmes:

https://www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/programmes

⏰ Applications Are Open at PESS! Thinking about your next step? Choose your future at the University of Limerick’s Depar...
07/10/2026

⏰ Applications Are Open at PESS!

Thinking about your next step? Choose your future at the University of Limerick’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS)!

Explore our undergraduate programmes and find the course that matches your interests and career ambitions:

📘 BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences – CAO Code: LM089 🏫 BSc Physical Education Teaching – CAO Code: LM090 💪 BSc Exercise, Health & Fitness Management – CAO Code: LM105

Whether your passion lies in sport, physical education, exercise science or health and fitness, start exploring the opportunities available at PESS.

🔗 Find out more about our courses: https://www.ul.ie/courses

Interested in developing your career in sport and performance? Applications for the MSc Sports Performance at the Univer...
06/10/2026

Interested in developing your career in sport and performance? Applications for the MSc Sports Performance at the University of Limerick are open, with the next programme starting in January.

The programme combines research-informed teaching, laboratory work and applied practice, preparing graduates to work across a range of high-performance sporting environments.

📚 Programme Details:

Full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years)

On-campus learning, including lectures, labs and applied practice

90 ECTS

Master of Science award

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://www.ul.ie/study/postgraduate/sports-performance-msc

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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