ISESA members can avail of 10% off the ISAK Level 2 course fee.
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We are delighted to announce a new collaboration between ISESA […]
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In this student blog Thomas Cully, a Sport, Health and Exercise Science student from UCD, discusses whether the relative age effect is present in Paralympic sport.
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A practical and eye-opening talk on why many metabolic carts produce inaccurate VO₂ measurements, and what really drives these errors. Learn how sensor accuracy, calibration, humidity, and breath-by-breath systems can significantly impact data quality in sport and research.
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Ian described the setup and management of a decade of the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) project with Irish Rugby, data collection methods, software platforms, clinician and player engagement, and practical application of long term data collection.
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ISESA members can avail of 10% off the upcoming ISAK Level 1 course hosted by Anthropometry Ireland.
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ISESA Chair Tom Comyns and ISESA Board Member and Accreditations Committee Chair Kate Pumpa were involved in shaping the ICSESP standards.
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This webinar defined the sport science discipline of Skill Acquisition, outlined the scope of practice of a Skill Acquisition Specialist and presented a model to guide applied practice.
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In this blog Samual Langran discusses how subjective monitoring questionnaires enhance the interpretation of athlete performance testing data. Factors such as sleep quality, mood state, anxiety, soreness, energy levels, and stress can significantly influence performance outcomes but are often overlooked.
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This year’s theme is: “Empowering career growth as women in physical activity, exercise and sport.” The event will bring together women from across the sector for two days of insight, connection and inspiring discussion, and will include:
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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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