Lecturer in Skill Acquisition @MTU | ISESA AASS - Skill Acquisition Specialist | SAS, S&C - Ireland Senior Women’s Basketball | CSCS
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16 May 2025
Delighted to announce that the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport in MTU will officially be starting September 2025. Very excited to engage with our first cohort. Proud to launch a global first for our domain. #MScSkillAcq #SkillAcquisition @DrSkillAcq @AlanDunton
🚨 NEW PROGRAMME ALERT 🚨
Introducing our MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport
✅100% online delivery
✅1-year completion
Applications Link Coming Soon....
mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
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30 Jul 2025
Another absolute must read.
30 Jul 2025
In today's @ExaminerSport Forms of life and the unseen forces that shape champions
irishexaminer.com/sport/othe…
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17 Jul 2025
Tomorrow is the final day for applications to the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport. Please see the link in the attached post for all programme information. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions on the programme or application process.
The opportunity to Apply for the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport Closes Tomorrow!
Designing effective practice is an art and a science. Learn how in our Practice Structure & Design module.
Application Link Available Here -
🔗 mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
#MScSkillAcquisition
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16 Jul 2025
2 days remaining for applications to the #MScSkillAcq See below for an insight into two of the modules, Research Portfolio: Theory and Research Portfolio: Practice
3-Days Remaining for Applications for the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport
📚 Our Research Portfolio module empowers you to explore real-world questions in sport skill acquisition.
Turn your curiosity into impact—apply now.
🔗 mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
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10 Jul 2025
Great to chat all things skill acquisition, including the #MScSkillAcq Thanks to Ian and Co. for a brilliant conversation
Was a pleasure to join @ConstraintsColl pod🎙️to discuss the art & science of skill acquisition in sport, exploring how theory meets practice, how coaches can design better learning environments, & content for the #MScSkillAcqusition
🎧 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcas…
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
7 Jul 2025
Just under 2-weeks left to apply for the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport. The Level 9 in delivered fully online w/ Full-Time & Part-Time options available.
For more info and/or applications visit: mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
Or reach out directly with any queries you may have
Due to the overwhelming response to our MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport - The application window has been brought forward by 6 weeks to July 18th!!
If you are looking to apply before then you can do so here: mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
#MScSkillAcquisition #MTU #OnlineDelivery
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19 Jun 2025
A great opportunity within the ever-growing research space in our Department in @MTU_ie
TU-RISE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER @MTU_ie
Health and Wellbeing Amongst Older Adults
More information: isesa.ie/researchandemployme…
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
Looking for more info on the #MScSkillAcquisition
The MSc is delivered fully online w/ options of 1 Year Full-Time or 2 Years Part-Time
Engage in modules such as: Skill Acquisition Theory, Practice Structure & Design, & Skill Acquisition Frameworks.
mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
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30 May 2025
🚨 APPLY NOW - MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport 🚨
We are delighted to announce that the application portal for the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport is now live and available at the following link:
mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
@MTU_ie @IrishSESA
#MScSkillAcq #SkillAcquisition
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21 May 2025
Catch us at the ISESA Conference Thursday & Friday @ SETU Waterford where we will be available to chat all things MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport! Programme brochures detailing the structure, content, and all related programme matters will be available. #MScSkillAcq
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17 May 2025
An insight into what can be expected in the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport beginning this September. Further info on programme structure, including modules, to come. #MScSkillAcq #SkillAcquisition
Here’s an insight to the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport Core themes ahead of Sept 2025: Theoretical Frameworks, Practice Design & Evaluation, Information & Intentionality, Expertise & Talent Development, Cognition, and Reflective Practice. #SkillAcquisition
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
16 May 2025
Congrats All! I literally get asked once a week about online skill acquisition grad education for coaches!! Happy to have a top-class one I can recommend now.
🚨 NEW PROGRAMME ALERT 🚨
Introducing our MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport
✅100% online delivery
✅1-year completion
Applications Link Coming Soon....
mtu.ie/courses/crbsafs9/
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
NEW RESEARCH PAPER PUBLISHED!
Big "Thank You" to @fab_otte and Keith Davids for their work and experience to make this paper a reality. Such an incredible learning experience for me, and I believe an important paper for @nba basketball.
Thanks to others for their support.
doi.org/10.1177/174795412513…
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24 Nov 2023
A brilliant conversation between 2 individuals who are making an invaluable contribution to the progression of basketball practice design through application of contemporary skill acq. approaches. Some challenging but critical concepts made digestible @AlanDunton @AlexJSarama
24 Nov 2023
"Writing your name ten times is a simple way to introduce the variability of movement and other skill acquisition concepts"
Alex interviews Alan Danton, a lecturer at MTU Cork and expert in contemporary skill acquisition ideas.
Full episode on Spotify Youtube and Apple!
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
5 Nov 2023
Congratulations to @ABickerdike_MTU and @samjermyn both conferred with PhD’s @MTU_ie last Friday pictured here with their Head of Department @cian_oneill @MTU_DeptSLCS #mtuclassof2023 👏👏👏
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25 Oct 2023
Congrats on the great work @murraykevin13 - an important read highlighting bilateral proficiency and frequency in youth Gaelic football @the_Barrs
25 Oct 2023
Great to have this over the line. Thanks to @DrSkillAcq @ConBurns @seanwithafada & Cian O Neill for their help throughout the process.
doi.org/10.1123/jmld.2023-00…
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
27 Sep 2023
Final call for primary school teachers who are interested. Please email me with your name, email address, school name and county that your school is located in by next Tuesday, October 3rd, if you would like to participate in the study.
E: Luke.hanna@mycit.ie
Chat soon,
Luke
12 Sep 2023
We are recruiting Irish primary school teachers to participate in a research study that evaluates the sustainability of a 15-minute school-based physical activity initiative.
Link for more info: docs.google.com/presentation…
Please share & contact me directly if you are interested.
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
21 Sep 2023
Delighted to share the 1st publication from my PhD on "A Review of the Impact of Sporting Role Model-Led Interventions on Physical Activity and Sport Participation of Female Youth" in @Human_Kinetics doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.2023-0… ✅
Huge thank you to @aoifemlane @RedDowdy84 @kliston14
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Sam Jermyn PhD retweeted
24 Jun 2023
Our recently published article titled ‘A Systematic Review of the Implementation and Effectiveness of The Daily Mile on Markers of Children’s Heath’ is now available to download Open Access. mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/13/620…
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