• Engineering education quality assurance processes – an exploration of the alignment or combination of the programmatic review and accreditation processes for engineering education programmes in Ireland 

  Kyne, Maria Raymund (University of Limerick, 2021)

  All programmes of study in Institutes of Technology in Ireland are subjected to internal programmatic review in five yearly cycles to ensure that the education programmes meet the quality assurance standards and are ...
• Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health in children, adolescents and young adults 

  Hayes, Grainne (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The overarching aims of this thesis were to: (i) to determine the validity of the activPAL 3 micro for measuring physical activity (PA) intensity in adolescents; (ii) to quantify differences in free-living activity ...
• An evaluation and validation of simulated emergency tasks for firefighting 

  Andrews, Katie L. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The aim of this thesis was to evaluate and validate simulated emergency tasks (SETs) as representative of the fire emergency environment. This evaluation and investigation comprised of a desk-based systematic review, a ...
• Watch, imagine, and perform? The effect of motor simulation interventions on sensorimotor task performance 

  McNeill, Eoghan (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The effect that motor simulation (MS) conditions like motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) can have on sensorimotor task performance has garnered significant research interest over the past fifty years. ...
• The use of an isometric squat test as a measure of lower body maximal strength 

  Lynch, Arthur (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A number of different tests can be utilised for the measurement of lower body maximal strength. The isometric squat (ISq) is a highly controlled and externally valid test of lower body maximal strength. This research ...
• "I think it was just the fear in case I wasn't accepted" - Exploring peer mentoring for first year students in higher education 

  Keane, Laura (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A large body of research spanning more than five decades has highlighted the complex and multi-faceted nature of student retention. This study aims to address the imbalance between the predominance of system-driven and ...
• Exploring perceptions, tensions and possibilities of an integrated approach to quality assurance in higher education: a case study in an institute of technology in Ireland 

  Twomey, Terry (University of Limerick, 2021)

  National rhetoric speaks of Higher Education institutions as powerhouses of knowledge and innovation and staff are hailed as one of their greatest assets. Engaging the commitment and innovation of staff is the stated ...
• The use of ICT for learning in Irish primary education: children, parent and teacher perspectives 

  Bargary-O'Neill, Caraolann (University of Limerick, 2021)

  In recent years, the emergence of new digital technologies provides for new learning opportunities and there has been significant adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in home and school environments. ...
• Navigating the integration of practice-based interprofessional education in healthcare education: a theoretically infused qualitative case study 

  O'Leary, Noreen (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background Practice-based interprofessional education (IPE) enables students to develop collaborative working skills in authentic clinical settings. Integration of this model into healthcare curricula is complex. ...
• Using an evidence-based and theory-based approach to occupational therapy intervention development to improve participation outcomes for children with Developmental Coordination Disorder 

  O'Dea, Áine (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Background Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a developmental disorder, which affects motor proficiency skills. It causes occupational performance and participation restriction across life areas. Aim The ...
• Using administrative health data for palliative and end-of-life care research in Ireland 

  Kelly, Maria (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Administrative health data is under-used as a research tool for palliative care research in Ireland. The overarching aim of this thesis was to explore the potential of population based cancer registry data linked to ...
• Exploring the influence of Irish post primary teachers’ profession on their perceived stress 

  Devitt, Brian (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Research has consistently indicated that teaching is a stressful occupation with large numbers of teachers experiencing burnout (Hakanen et al. 2006). High stress is associated with poorer physical and psychological ...
• Injuries in amateur male and female rugby union 

  Yeomans, Caithríona (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Rugby Union (RU) is a physically demanding team sport, and while comprehensive injury surveillance has been conducted in professional cohorts, there is little consensus regarding the incidence of injury in the amateur ...
• The development and evaluation of a fitness test battery and web-based platform for monitoring key indicators of adolescent health in school settings 

  O'Keeffe, Brendan T. (University of Limerick, 2020)

  Despite World Health Organisation recommendations, and unlike several countries internationally, the Republic of Ireland lacks a clearly specified strategy for monitoring health-related physical fitness (HRPF) levels ...
• Isometric strength: reliability and relationship with sprint acceleration performance 

  Brady, Claire J. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Introduction: In recent years, the popularity of multi-joint isometric strength testing has increased dramatically. The reliability of variables produced from the force-time curve is conflicting in the literature, and ...
• Parental imprisonment in a changing Irish prison system 

  Bradshaw, Daragh (University of Limerick, 2019)

  Parental incarceration is demonstrated to have a negative impact not only on the incarcerated parent but also their partners and families as well. Meaningful contact between the incarcerated parent and their family is ...
• Associations of meeting the physical activity guidelines with anxiety and depression 

  McDowell, Cillian P. (University of Limerick, 2019)

  This dissertation investigated the association of meeting the World Health Organization (WHO) 2010 physical activity (PA) recommendations with depression, anxiety, and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Two meta-analyses ...
• An exploration of midwives’ and obstetricians’ perceptions of risk in relation to care practices for low risk women and normal childbirth 

  Healy, Sandra (University of Limerick, 2017)

  This thesis explores how midwives’ and obstetricians’ perceptions of risk affect care practices for low-risk women and normal childbirth. Four academic papers are incorporated into the thesis. The research aims to ...
• The design, implementation and evaluation of a teacher development programme to empower graduate students teaching in the undergraduate chemistry laboratory 

  Flaherty, Aisling (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Graduate students who fulfil teaching roles in the undergraduate laboratory play an important role in establishing a positive learning environment. A host of graduate-student teacher training programmes have been developed, ...
• The professional lives and careers of physical education teachers in Irish post-primary schools 

  Iannucci, Cassandra (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Little is known about the professional lives and careers of physical education teachers in Irish post-primary schools. Therefore, the aim of this research is to explore and understand the nuanced professional lives and ...

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