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The effect of walking on fitness, fatness and resting blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomised, controlled trials (Pre-published version)
(Elsevier, 2007)
Objective. The purpose of this review was to perform a meta-analysis on walking intervention studies in order to quantify the magnitude and direction of walking-induced changes that may alter selected cardiovascular risk ...
In whose image? Cultivating creativity in a culture of compliance
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2009)
Important first steps: Innovation and primary education (Pre-published version)
(The Irish Times, 2008)
Primary education is the best point at which to tackle educational disadvantage and to encourage the growth of the knowledge economy, yet its funding seems to be systematically neglected by Government.
Finding the missing link (Pre-published version)
(The Irish Times, 2008)
Education: Is it time to sacrifice the sacred cow of Irish education - the Leaving Cert?
World music in the classroom
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2008)
The importance of incorporating world music as part of the music curriculum in schools and classrooms is at its most relevant in intercultural Ireland. Here are some ideas for activities and resources on world music.
Social questions, musical answers: Local government music policy and practice (Pre-published version)
(Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, 2009)
Arts within local government polices and practices has been increasing worldwide. These local government arts agendas are primarily aimed at raising artistic standards, enhancing the quality of life within communities and ...
Primary teachers with expertise in PE: a win-win for all?
(INTO [Irish National Teacher's Organisation], 2009)
Accumulated versus continuous exercise for health benefit: a review of empirical studies (Pre-published version)
(Springer Nature, 2009)
Current physical activity guidelines endorse the notion that the recommended amount of daily physical activity can be accumulated in short bouts performed over the course of a day. Although intuitively appealing, the ...