Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Health and Sport Sciences is a vibrant and energetic department within the Faculty of Health Science. The Department offers programmes in the areas of Health Science, Sport Science, Sports Rehabilitation, and Strength and Conditioning. With excellent laboratory facilities and strong links with industry and the community our students develop the skills, knowledge and experience to meet the demands of their future roles. All of our programmes offer work placement opportunities, both internationally and at home, so that students can develop their skills and gain valuable experience in the real world. In the Department of Health and Sport Sciences we are working on exciting research across a variety of areas. The pillars of Men’s Health, Performance Science and Rehabilitation Science form our healthCORE, with a focus on health, performance enhancement and injury prevention and treatment.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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SETU: The acute and chronic effects of plyometric jump training on female GAA players
Byrne, P. (Principal Investigator), Ramirez-Campillo, R. (Co-Principal Investigator) & Bolger, R. (Co-Principal Investigator)
01/10/2024 → 30/09/2028
Project: National
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Pathway 8: Conference Participation Fund
Nulty, C. (Principal Investigator)
01/01/2024 → 31/08/2024
Project: Internal › Research Connexions
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The role of footwear in the experiences of parents and children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Francis, P. (Principal Investigator) & Dowling, D. (Team Member)
01/11/2023 → 30/04/2025
Project: Industry
Research output
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Development of National Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for Specific Populations in Ireland – Pregnant and Postpartum Women and People Living With Chronic Conditions
McGrath, A., Matthews, E., Kehoe, B., Cantwell , M., Lambe, B., McCormack, C., McDermott, C., Moyna, N. M., Cheilleachair, N. N., O Hagan, C., Rocha, R. S., Sheehan, P., Skelly, F., Szumilewicz, A. & Harrison, M., 28 Jan 2026, In: Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences. 5, SupplementResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of standardised v. non-standardised pre-test guidelines on surface anthropometric assessment in trained females.
Bradley O’Connor, N., Cullen, S. & Fitzpatrick, P., 02 Jan 2026, In: British Journal of Nutrition. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Socio-Economic and Occupational Variations in Cardiovascular Risk Among Irish Male Livestock Farmers: Baseline Findings from the Farmers Have Hearts–Cardiovascular Health Program
van Doorn, D., Richardson, N., Blake, C., McNamara, J. & Meredith, D., 17 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Agromedicine. 31, 2, p. 313-328 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Datasets
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Accession number PRJNA554450
Germaine, K. (Supervisor), Murphy, L. (Creator) & Cleary, J. (Supervisor), NCBI, 2019
Dataset
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Additional file 1 of Study protocol: evaluation of sheds for life (SFL): a community-based men’s health initiative designed “for shedders by shedders” in Irish Men’s sheds using a hybrid effectiveness-implementation design
McGrath, A. (Creator), Murphy, N. (Creator) & Richardson, N. (Creator), figshare, 2021
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14490424
Dataset
Prizes
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Best Student Paper Award icSPORTS 2024
Leddy, C. (Recipient), Bolger, R. (Recipient), Byrne, P. (Recipient), Kinsella Prendergast, S. (Recipient) & Zambrano Martinez, L. (Recipient), 22 Nov 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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Sports travel Award
Ryan, S. (Recipient), Browne, D. (Recipient), Ramirez-Campillo, R. (Recipient), Moody, J. (Recipient) & Byrne, P. (Recipient), 31 May 2024
Prize
Activities
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European Seminar on Extension and Education
Moore, B. (Participant) & Richardson, N. (Participant)
30 Jun 2025 → 04 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Conference: The Female Athlete: Lessons from High Performance Sport
Fitzpatrick, P. (Participant)
05 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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A snapshot of community-based physical activity promotion research, policy, and practice from South East Technological University
Murphy, N. (Speaker), McGrath, A. (Speaker) & Richardson, N. (Speaker)
27 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Courses
Press/Media
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Data on Public Health Detailed by a Researcher at Centre for Health (62 More than a kickaround: A health impact assessment, over a twelve-month period, of Football Cooperative: A Men's Community-based Social Initiative of Physical Activity)
Carroll, P., Harrison, M., Richardson, N. & Egan, T.
10/10/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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Research on Engineering Described by Researchers at Department of Nursing and Healthcare (A Systematic Literature Review of XR Interventions to Improve Motor Skills Development Among Autistic Children)
Kennedy, S., Cleary, F., Kinsella Prendergast, S. & Mills, I.
28/08/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Impacts
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The development of interventions to enhance the well-being of autistic individuals.
Kinsella Prendergast, S. (Participant)
Impact: Health and Well-being, Quality of life , Societal
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The 'Men on the Move' effect: building healthier communities
Carroll, P. (Participant), Richardson, N. (Participant), Harrison, M. (Participant), Egan, T. (Participant) & Ormond, G. (Participant)
Impact: Health and Well-being, Quality of life , Societal