Dept of Health and Sports Science

15/10/2026

Dr Sharon Kinsella taking part in a panel discussion at Active Disability Ireland launch of a new training and education framework at the Sports Ireland Campus

13/10/2026

Building Strength, One Rep at a Time!
Our first year Athletic Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation students have been putting theory into practice in their Strength & Conditioning – Resistance Training module!
This session focused on structuring an effective upper-body horizontal push workout, learning the key coaching points for each exercise and putting their skills to the test by coaching their classmates.
Developing practical skills, building confidence and learning to coach for performance!

08/10/2026

I am a 3rd year Athletic therapy and sports Rehabilitation student. This year one of our modules is Sports nutrition.

In our sports nutrition lab, we are currently investigating how carbohydrate intake can affect blood glucose levels and energy levels during high intensity exercise. Recently we have started some testing procedures on participants. In this sports lab, we are investigating the effects of a carbohydrate (CHO) drink compared with a placebo drink during two separate 60-minute time trials.

Participants consumed either the carbohydrate drink or placebo while completing the exercise test. It is blind testing meaning the participant nor the examiner knows which drink the participant is consuming. Blood glucose levels were measured at different stages of the test to observe how carbohydrate intake affects blood glucose during intense exercise. Other variables such as heartrate, RPE and VO2 were also measured as part of this testing.

The results help us understand the role of carbohydrates in providing energy and maintaining blood glucose during exercise and the effects carbohydrates have on other body systems during exercise.

07/10/2026

06/10/2026

Strength & Conditioning in Action!

Our first-year Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy students are getting hands-on in their Strength & Conditioning module! 🏋️‍♀️

This week, they’re learning how to perform and coach push exercises, including:
🔹 Press-ups
🔹 Dumbbell presses

Building strong foundations in technique, movement and training principles from day one! 💪

05/10/2026

Congratulations Dr Clare Lodge, who won best abstract on a recent trip to Utrecht , Netherlands for the closing conference of NetwOArk - an interdisciplinary Osteoarthritis COST action initiative. 

photo of all the Irish consortium, please note L to R
Dr Clare Lodge ( SETU), Dr Alison Keogh ( TCD), Dr Brian Caulfield (UCD), Grainne OLeary ( CEO Arthritis Ireland), Dr Helen French ( RCSI)

01/10/2026

1st year Applied Science students recently enjoying their first physics practical outside in our beautiful campus while completing the Physics Detective Treasure Hunt Challenge

29/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Francis on reaching the super league Grand Final at Old Trafford next Saturday.
Peter has been the performance coach to Sam Burgess, his staff and players at the Warrington Wolves for the 2026 season.
He has been facilitating individuals on a journey of self-leadership and using connection to drive culture in the group

29/09/2026

Congratulations to MSc S&C graduate Darragh Casey presented his master’s thesis findings to the ISCN conference