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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.
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Why The Golfer Puts The Ball In The Water
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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Expressions of Interest Sought for ISESA 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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ISESA CPD Survey 2026
The partnership with CASES will allow both organisations to share expertise and resources to benefit members of both organisations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More Than Just a Kickabout: Transforming Men’s Health via Social Football
In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of social […]
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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.
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Science Week 2025: Why Choose Sport and Exercise Science?
This episode is a re-release from last year to coincide […]
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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).
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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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The Challenges Of National Team Settings As A Physical Performance Coach In Soccer
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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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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Racing Ahead: My Career Fast Track
Niamh O’Brien is the Lead Performance Analyst for the Irish […]
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Fuelling the female soccer player
In this blog, Laura McManus shares insights from her research, which focuses on understanding the carbohydrate-based fuelling demands of women’s soccer.
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Getting Marathon Ready with DCU
In this episode, expert from DCU’s School of Health and […]
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The Dual GAA Player Paradox
Fionn O’Shea outlines the challenge of preparing dual GAA players who play both football and hurling.
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