PEPAYS Ireland

Connecting researchers and policy makers to translate their findings into actionable policies and practices.

The goal of PEPAYS is to develop a critical mass of researchers actively contributing to multi-disciplinary and multi-entity research that impacts policy and practice related to health and well-being of populations in the areas of physical education, sport, physical activity and health

About PEPAYS-Ireland

Research

Annual Forum

UNESCO Chair

04 Apr 2025

University of Limerick (Ireland) Launches UNESCO Chair in Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy for Sustainable Development

On March 31, 2025, the University of Limerick proudly launched the UNESCO Chair in Physical
Education and Sports Pedagogy for Sustainable Development, a groundbreaking initiative aimed
at advancing sustainable development through physical education and sport pedagogy.

Flyer promoting UNESCO research opportunity

10 Mar 2025

Research Master's PEPAYS Ireland UNESCO (March 2025)

29 Jan 2025

PEPAYS Ireland is reinstating a Lecture Series

PEPAYS Ireland Guest Lecture Series Poster 2025

22 May 2025

PEPAYS Ireland Guest Lecture Series Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy and Sustainable Development

The Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) Ireland Research Centre is delighted to announce Co-Chairs of the UNESCO Chair in Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy (PESP) for Sustainable Development, Prof Ann MacPhail and Prof Marco Rieckmann as our guest speakers for the next in our series of guest lectures. The session will provide updates on ongoing UESCO Chair activities, sustainability in PESP and a research showcase event.

06 Jun 2025

PEPAYS Ireland Forum Launch and Call for Abstracts

The PEPAYS Ireland Forum 2025 Scientific Committee is delighted to launch the call for abstracts for Forum 2025.

Email:

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