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The inaugural National Sport and Human Performance Conference will bring together postgraduate research students from across the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Ireland, coaches, applied scientists / practitioners, national governing bodies (NGB’s) and academics interested in advancing multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research in sport and human performance.
This one-day conference, hosted by the Sport at Human Performance Research Centre at the University of Limerick aims to:
- Advance knowledge and inform professional best practice in Sport and Human Performance
- Support early career researchers and practitioners engaged in Sport and Human Performance research
- Encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange across researchers, NGB’s and applied scientists clustering expertise around key research disciplines or themes
- Develop national and international networks / strategic partnerships related to Sport and Human Performance
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The conference aims to encourage research students, coaches, applied scientists / practitioners and academics to present their research to peers in a supportive and collaborative environment across the following themes:
- Athletics Science
- Rugby Science
- Esports
- Weight Category Sport Science
- Endurance Sport Science
For more detail about these themes see Research Themes | University of Limerick (ul.ie). We also have a number of emerging themes (e.g. sleep science, golf science, coaching science) / research disciplines including:
- Biomechanics
- Coaching Science
- Motor Learning & Control
- Rehabilitation
- Sport & Performance Nutrition
- Sports Data Analytics
- Sports Engineering
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance
- Sports Physiology
- Sports Psychology
- Strength & Conditioning
Research students, coaches, applied scientists / practitioners and academics are also encouraged to present their research across these emerging themes, related themes or sub-disciplines. The conference will comprise keynote addresses, themed breakout sessions, oral and poster sessions as well as practical workshops related to cutting edge Sport and Human Performance technologies.
Key Dates:
Abstract Registration Open | Monday May 29 |
Abstract Deadline | Friday August 25 |
Notification of Abstract Decision | Wednesday September 6 |
Registration Deadline | Friday September 15 |
Conference | Friday September 29 |
Costs:
General Admission | €40.00 |
Student Rate (not presenting) | €30.00 |
Student Rate (presenting) | €20.00 |
SHPRC Members | €20.00 |
Travel & Accommodation:
Accommodation:
Castletroy Park Hotel
Dublin Road, Limerick
T.+353 61 335566
Email: reservations@castletroypark.ie
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
Castletroy, Limerick
T.+353 61 331133
Email: info@kilmurrylodge.com
Register for the National Sport and Human Performance Conference 2023