Who We Are
The Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association is an all-island non-profit organisation and the representative body for the Sport and Exercise Sciences community in Ireland. The ISESA is an associate member of the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Sciences Practice (ICSESP).
Our Vision
To enhance the health, well-being and performance of individuals through sport and exercise sciences.
Our Mission
To lead, represent, and advance the sport and exercise sciences community through advocacy, knowledge exchange, collaboration, and accreditation.
Collaboration
Inclusion
Excellence
Strategic Goals
A VISIBLE LEADER
Providing advocacy and a voice for sport and exercise sciences across the sport, exercise, industry, government, technology, healthcare and education sectors
EXCELLENCE in Professional Practice: Accreditation
Providing accreditation pathways, upholding professional standards and advancing professional quality
EXCELLENCE in Professional Practice: Professional Learning
Providing lifelong learning and advancing professional quality
CONNECTED and EMPOWERED Community
Supporting our members and stakeholders through collaboration
A SUSTAINABLE and EFFECTIVE Organisation
Providing best practice governance and growth to support our objectives
Board Members
Administration
Committee Members
Dr David Nolan
Dublin City UniversityAssistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences | Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology
Dr Denise Martin
Atlantic Technological UniversityLecturer | Sports Performance Analysis
Dr Edward Coughlan
Munster Technological UniversitySenior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition | Skill Acquisition
Dr Jack Hickey
Maynooth UniversityAssistant Professor | Sports injury prevention and rehabilitation
Dr John Perry
University of LimerickHead of Department, Physical Education and Sport Sciences | Sport Psychology
Prof Kate Pumpa
University College DublinBoard Member, Chair of Accreditation Committee | Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
Prof Tom Comyns
University of LimerickProfessor of Strength and Conditioning | Strength and Conditioning
Dr Bróna Kehoe
South East Technological UniversityAcademic Enterprise Liaison for Health & Wellbeing | Clinical Exercise Physiology
Dr Ciara McCormack
Maynooth UniversityAssistant Professor in Exercise and Health Science | Clinical Exercise Physiology
