Current Research Projects Actively Recruiting
Below is a list of research projects that are currently actively recruiting participants taking place in the School of Health and Human Performance.
This study aims to investigate the impact of different carbohydrate intakes on physical and cognitive performance during a simulated soccer protocol in female team sport players. Increasing carbohydrate intake has been found to improve physical and cognitive performance during matches and simulated soccer protocols in male soccer players. However, to date no studies have looked at this in female team sport/soccer players. Female populations possess unique physiological profiles and therefore, their carbohydrate needs around exercise may differ from males.
Inclusion Criteria:
We are looking for female team sport players to take part. The inclusion criteria are as follows:
· Female
· Between the age of 18 and 40 years
· Actively training with (2 or more training sessions a week when in-season) and playing competitive matches for a team-sport based team (i.e soccer, GAA, basketball, hockey etc)
· Not carrying any long-term injuries or illnesses that effect participation in training sessions/matches
· Not pregnant or have not been pregnant within the last year
Requirements:
If you decide to take part in this research, you will be asked to report to the Human Performance Laboratory at the DCU School of Human Health and Performance for 6 separate visits over the course of 3 to 5 weeks depending on your availability/own training schedule. Visits involve sport specific fitness testing, treadmill running protocols, and simulated soccer match protocols following consumption of different diets.
Further Information:
Contact Email: laura.mcmanus23@mail.dcu.ie
Coaches, FLO's, Selectors, Mentors
If you are involved in coaching a ladies Gaelic football or Camogie team, we need to hear from you!
Please take this short survey (10 mins) to help us better understand your experiences and perspectives of coaching women during pregnancy and returning-to-play after childbirth.
Your insights will help shape future guidelines, supports and resources for players & coaches in Ladies Gaelic Football Association & Camogie Association
Take the Survey: https://dcusurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CIZRErsZQRuXau
Recruitment poster: Back in the Game
Calling all athletes and active adults!
We are currently recruiting for a research study investigating attitudes and practices relating to red meat consumption among athletes and active adults.
We are looking for males and females (18+ years) who:
- Train ≥4 times per week in competitive/recreational sport and exercise
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Follow any dietary pattern (e.g. omnivore, vegetarian, vegan)
Participation involves:
- Completing a short demographic and dietary pattern questionnaire
- Taking part in a small focus group interview via Zoom (60–90 minutes)
If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, click the link or scan the QR code below to find out more:
Please share with athletes, teams, and sporting organisations who may be interested!