4th annual Theory of Physical Education Exhibition (PE Expo)

07 Mar

The 4th annual Theory of Physical Education Exhibition (PE Expo) took place today Wenesday March 7th, in Dublin City University.

UCC's Sports Studies and Physical Education Students travel to the University of Coventry

26 Feb

On Friday, 23rd February 2018, Dr. Wesley O'Brien alongside 10 of his B.Ed Sports Studies and Physical Education students travelled to the University of Coventry to visit the Faculty of Health Sciences. 

B.Ed. SSPE Programme well represented at the Annual GAA Youth Forum

20 Dec

On the 28th October 2017, Dr. Wesley O’ Brien and PhD student Ms. Orlagh Farmer presented at the GAA Youth Forum on thematic topic of ‘Balancing Lifestyle Demands.’

Dr. Wesley O’Brien Co-PI for CSPPA follow-up national study

19 Dec

Dr. Wesley O’Brien Co-PI for CSPPA follow-up national study. The grant will seek to follow-up on the previous 2009 ‘Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity’ (CSPPA) study.

UCC Sports Star Awards 2016/2017

20 Apr

Two of our B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education students received the UCC Sports Star Award this year.

The ceremony took place on Thursday the 13th of April 2017 at the River Lee Hotel.

Colin Wong, School of Education SSPE Alumnus, featured as UCC's Alumnus of the Week

11 Apr

Colin is an endurance kayaker and just completed a 2,000 kilometre, 70-day kayaking trip across the Persian Gulf.

Sports Studies and Physical Education celebrates 10 years: Irish Examiner reports

10 Apr

A special lecture event was held in UCC last Wednesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sports Studies and Physical Education programme. Leicester FC Psychologist Ken Way discussed his views on the team.

SSPE Fundraiser on the 6th of April in the Mardyke Arena

05 Apr

On behalf of the Sports Studies and Physical Education department in University College Cork, we would like to cordially invite your school and students to participate in a Wheelchair Basketball tournament in the Mardyke Arena, Cork on April 6th 2017 from 10-4. In addition to a tournament, there will be an array of fun activities, music and games held on the day with donations being raised for the Irish Wheelchair Association through your participation. 

School of Education celebrates 10 years of Sports Studies and PE degree

09 Mar

To mark this achievement, Ken Way, Leicester City FC Performance Psychologist will be interviewed in UCC by Tony Leen, Irish Examiner Sports Editor from 8-9PM in Boole Lecture Theatre 4, on Wednesday April 5th.

Youth Health Symposium held in Terence McSweeney School on the 30th of March 2017

09 Mar

A Youth Health Symposium was held in Terence McSweeney School on the 30th of March 2017.

Dr. Fiona Chambers hosting European Educational Research Association Specialist Symposium at the University of Padua in October 2017

28 Feb

Dr. Fiona Chambers, Network Convener of EERA Network 18: Research in Sport Pedagogy has been funded to host a European Educational Research Association Specialist Symposium on 'Values, Voice and Ethics in Educational Research'.

Dr Wesley O'Brien speaks in the Evening Echo on his coaching philosophy for Cork GAA's young people

28 Feb

Dr Wesley O'Brien has been interviewed in the Evening Echo this week on the importance of Fundamental Movement Skills for the development of Cork GAA's young people. 

The Physical Literacy Workshop in Naas, Co Kildare takes place on the 3rd of December 2016

08 Nov

Dr Wesley O Brien from the UCC B.Ed. Sports Studies and Physical Education programme in conjunction with Sport Ireland and Kildare Sports Partnership will be speaking at a free seminar on developing children's physical literacy on Saturday the 3^rd of December from 10am to 1.30pm in the Osprey Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare. This seminar is designed for for teachers, parents and coaches.

B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education Student Awards 2016

09 Mar

Congratulations to our four B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education students (now Graduates) on receiving their awards.

Best of luck to Dr Wesley O’Brien, Lecturer in the School of Education, and the Cork Camogie Team who play Kilkenny next Sunday the 11th of September 2016 at 4pm.

08 Sep

The Cork camogie team, coached by Dr Wesley O’Brien, B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies & Physical Education, play Kilkenny next Sunday. Cork are defending the title that they won last year when they defeated Galway.

Future leaders in Physical Education – outstanding B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education students receive awards

03 Dec

Congratulations to students from the B.Ed. (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education, School of Education, who received awards for their outstanding achievements during the course of their programme. 

Fourth year BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education student is the Senior WAKO Kickboxing World Champion at under 50kg.

01 Dec

Congratulations to fourth year BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education, Lily de la Cour, who last week became the World Association of Kickboxing Organisations, Senior World Champion under 50 KG.

The WAKO World Kickboxing Championships were held last week in Dublin.

Congratulations to Dr. Wesley O'Brien, Lecturer in Education who was part of the coaching staff of the Cork Team who are the All Ireland Camogie Winners 2015

14 Sep

Congratulations to Dr. Wesley O'Brien and the Senior Cork Camogie team on their convincing win over Galway yesterday in the All Ireland Final. Also huge congratulations to Orla Cotter, player of match and graduate of BEDSSPE.

Best of luck to lecturer in the School of Education,Dr Wesley O’Brien and the Cork Camogie Team who play Galway next Sunday September 13 at 4pm

09 Sep

The Cork camogie team, coached by Dr Wesley O’Brien, BEd (Hons) Sports Studies & Physical Education, play Galway next Sunday. Cork are defending the title that they won last year when they defeated Kilkenny.

BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education Students involved in the Cork Ladies All Ireland Football Final on Sunday

22 Sep

Best of luck to Eamonn Ryan (Cork Ladies GAA Football Coach and BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education Tutor) and BEd students Doireann O' Sullivan and Marie Ambrose, Graduate Orlagh Farmer and EYCS student Laura Crowley in the All Ireland Final on Sunday

Congratulations to Fourth year, Alison Miller on her Six Nations Title Win with the Irish Women's Rugby team yesterday

23 Mar

Huge congratulations to fourth year BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical Education student, Alison Miller, who played an integral part in helping the Irish Women’s Rugby team claim the Women's Six Nations title and a 73-3 victory over Scotland yesterday.

Cork SportsAbility Seminar a Huge Success

13 Mar

Dr Susan Crawford was a guest speaker at the Cork SportsAbility Seminar, hosted by the Cork Sports Ability Forum in CIT on Thursday evening, the 5th March 2015. There was a fantastic turnout on the night, full of enthusiastic people who are passionate about promoting sport for people with disabilities in Cork.

"Empowering Players - Building the Relationship between Coach and Player"

26 Jan

Dr. Wesley O' Brien and Ms. Elaine Harte gave a presentation at the annual GAA Games Development Conference, held in Croke Park on the 9th and 10th January 2015.