“Non-replicable single occurrences are of no significance to science” (Popper, 1959, p. 64) Sports and exercise science is a vast research field with many sub-disciplines and, as a result, there is a high amount of research conducted in the field. [...]
With sport and training making its highly anticipated return, all involved in sport will be eager to hit the ground running. Coaches will find themselves in unfamiliar territory as teams and athletes return from a lengthy period of relative inactivity. [...]
At this time of year, as we approach the deadline for enrolments, we receive many questions from students who are beginning their studies with Setanta College or from people who are contemplating joining one of our courses. In this piece, [...]
Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) is a model focused on optimizing the development of talented children into elite athletes. However, what we must recognize is that the early stages of a child’s development is not determined by input from a [...]
Finding the Balance As clubs and squads clamber to prepare for the return of competitive GAA, both coaches and managers need to be very cognisant of the risk of non-contact injuries in the coming weeks. As we have seen from [...]
In a previous piece, Setanta College graduate Annie McCarra MSc, examined the Physical Demands of Rugby Union, and the difference between the senior and junior game. In this article, Annie examines the demands of Junior Rugby in more detail. A [...]
The Evolution of Rugby Union When Rugby Union became professional in 1995 so too did the style of play, with players becoming bigger, stronger, and faster. This increase in physicality has influenced growing research on the science behind the sport, [...]
In the lead up to new enrollments, many people often contact us with some questions around studying with Setanta College. We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive from people who are interested in joining one [...]
Diarmuid Connolly, the epitome of a mixed sport athlete Impacts on Performance An athlete’s dietary approach and physical fitness rarely come into question when they are at the peak of their powers. However, when trying to retain their position by [...]
So you’re using GPS equipment, engaging in fitness testing, keeping records on counter-movement jumps etc. All worthy and justifiable, right? A quick question though - why? What’s your rationale and what are the tangible useful outcomes that are being generated [...]
