In this interesting blog Junior Carlone discusses his research focusing on how the gut microbiota of elite athletes, may influence training adaptation processes, recovery quality, and resilience to physiological stress.
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Combining insights from contemporary movement science and practical experience in youth physical activity promotion, this session outlined evidence‑based recommendations for developing movement skills in childhood and adolescence. Wesley unpacked recent research relating to best‑practice approaches to frequency, intensity, time, and type of movement, and explore how parents, educators, and community leaders can support active, confident young people in an increasingly sedentary and digitally changing world.
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In this insightful blog, Máiréad Foy, a PhD student at TUS, discusses her research involving multiple objects tracking in Ukrainian athletes. MOT is used to evaluate the athlete's mental, visual, and attention-based capabilities.
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Accreditation is more than a title - it is formal recognition of your expertise and professional standards. Applications are now open for Accredited Advanced Sport Scientist and Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist. If you meet the criteria, apply before 1 April 2026 and take the next step in your career.
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This inaugural joint webinar between ISESA and CASES brings together leading experts to explore the application of sport science in elite performance environments.
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In this blog, Keith Begley discusses the important role of sports psychology in golf. Too often, trying not to hit the ball in the water results in an 'ironic error' whereby the ball lands in the water.
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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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The partnership with CASES will allow both organisations to share expertise and resources to benefit members of both organisations.
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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.
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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.
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The partnership with CASES will allow both organisations to share expertise and resources to benefit members of both organisations.
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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.
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In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of social […]
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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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This episode is a re-release from last year to coincide […]
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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).
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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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Lynne Cantwell is inductee number 174 in to the World […]
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Miguel Silva a Performance Coach with Crystal Palace U21 and the Swedish U19 teams. In this blog he discusses the challenges of working with players in a national team setting where time is limited.
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