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At ISESA, we’re opening the door to the world of sport and exercise science. Through insightful blogs, compelling podcasts, and engaging webinars, we spotlight the voices of practitioners, researchers, academics, athletes, and patients. Dive into the stories, ideas, and innovations shaping our field—there’s something here for everyone to learn and enjoy.
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Browse Our Latest Podcasts
Tune in to our podcast and discover the people, ideas, and innovations driving excellence in sport and exercise science in Ireland and beyond.
12hrs. 37mins. 100miles
Most of us would struggle to drive a car for 12.5 hours without losing concentration. Caitriona Jennings ran for that […]
Beyond 20/20: Why “Perfect” Vision isn’t Enough in Elite Sport
We spend hours training the heart and the muscles, but what about the primary sensor that drives every decision an [...]
Sport Science 3.0: The Return of Heart Rate
With the 2025 season approaching, Bruce chats with Dr. Shane Malone (TU Dublin) about all things pre-season for the team […]
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Browse Our Latest Blogs
The Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association (ISESA) blog series highlights sport and exercise sciences throughout Ireland and beyond. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or practitioner, share your insights, research, or real-world experiences with our vibrant community. Inspire, inform, and spark discussion—your voice belongs on our platform!
ISESA Call for Contributions
If you have an idea or a topic you’re passionate about and want to write a blog for ISESA, please get in touch by filling out this short form. We’ll follow up with you as soon as possible.
Learnings from the FIFA Innovation Conference 2025: How to deal with thinking you are “out of your depth” as an early stages researcher.
In this blog Luke Canavan Dignam discusses the 2025 FIFA Innovation Conference which was held at FIFA headquarters in Zurich. While Luke does discuss the key topics of the conference he also provides a very honest discussion of feeling out of his depth and how daunting it can be as an early career researcher to network.
The Athlete Role Model Paradigm: Rethinking How We ‘Inspire’ Girls in Sport
In this thought-provoking blog Dr. Phil Kearney (UL) discusses the need for a move away from an adversarial approach towards a consensus-building approach in science communication.
Moving from an adversarial approach to consensus-building in science communication
In this thought-provoking blog Dr. Phil Kearney (UL) discusses the need for a move away from an adversarial approach towards a consensus-building approach in science communication.
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Browse Our Latest News & Insights
The Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association (ISESA) deliver the latest in news and insights covering key topics in sport and exercise science in Ireland.
Whether you are a student, researcher, practitioner, or policymaker, this information will help stimulate discussion within the sport and exercise science community.
ISESA CPD Survey 2026
The partnership with CASES will allow both organisations to share expertise and resources to benefit members of both organisations.
CASES and ISESA Sign a Historic Partnership Agreement
The partnership with CASES will allow both organisations to share expertise and resources to benefit members of both organisations.
ISESA Announces TUS Athlone as Host for Conference 2026
The Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association (‘ISESA’) held their first ever annual conference in SETU Waterford on 22 and 23 May, in front of over 200 delegates.
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Browse Our Latest Webinars & Recordings
The Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association (ISESA) Webinar Series offers an accessible and engaging way to explore key topics in sport and exercise science in Ireland.
Delivered by experts from academia, practice, and policy, these webinars showcase current research, applied case studies, and innovative developments taking place across the sector.
Whether you are a student, researcher, practitioner, or policymaker, the series is designed to support knowledge sharing, stimulate discussion, and strengthen connections within the sport and exercise science community.
Prof Fiona Wilson
We explored evidence that reports the prevalence, risk factors, and management of back pain in athletes, and we discussed strategies for prevention in rehabilitation programmes and factors to consider and a framework for rehabilitation of the athlete with sport related back pain.
Dr Diane Cooper:
This webinar explored the practical application of clinical exercise physiology in designing and delivering group exercise classes for middle-aged and older adults, including those living with chronic conditions. The session also introduced AgeWell—an Erasmus+ funded, freely available 8-week online multimodal exercise and health education programme for adults across Europe. This may be a useful resource for fitness and other professionals who work with this population.
Dr Brendan Egan
The ISESA is starting the new season with a great session: “Bigger, Stronger, Fitter, Faster: How Does Skeletal Muscle Adapt to Exercise Training?” with Dr Brendan Egan (DCU).