PESS e-Zine vol 3 Feb 2014

Welcome to the third edition of the 'Pess e-Zine'. This issue looks at the breath of some of the research activities, and events that have happened or are ongoing in the Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) Department since September 2013. Many thanks to all our contributors to the February 2014 issue. The inaugural All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Science and Physical Education is featured in detail in this issue. A special feature on the inductees of the UL Sports Hall of Fame who were graduates/staff of the department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences is also presented. Louise McCagh (World Taekwondo Champion 2013) describes what is like to be an international athlete and final year Sport and Exercise Sciences student in the department. Biomechanics research on total knee replacement and physical education research on communities of practice for teachers is included as well as a feature on a PESS visit to a primary school in Dublin during Science Week. Sport and Exercise Students also take time out to describe their Co-op placements in 2013. The e-Zine also highlights staff and student achievements since the last edition. We hope you enjoy this edition.