Knowledge Exchange Seminar: Informing Policy and Practice in Gaelic Games

Ulster University Knowledge Exchange
Join Ulster university for a Knowledge Exchange Seminar on Gaelic Games!
  •  Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025
  • Time: 9:15 am – 1:00 pm
  • Venue: Ulster University Sport, Nelson Place, Belfast, BT15 1BH
We’re excited to invite you to a unique seminar aimed at exploring how Gaelic games contribute to youth development, community well-being, and societal outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with leading experts, share ideas, and gain actionable insights to shape the future of Gaelic games and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
  • Gaelic Games Stakeholders (coaches, club officials, and Games Development Officers)
  • Policy Makers (representatives from GAA, councils, and sport governing bodies)
  • Academics and Researchers (sports science, management, and coaching)
  • Health and Education Professionals (youth physical activity and community development)
  • Students and Emerging Professionals passionate about sport development
 Key Highlights:
  1. Launch of the Youth Participation Study in Gaelic Games Report
  2. Keynote by Jim Gavin: Shaping the Future of Gaelic Games – Building Young Players Through the Right Coaching Philosophy and Motivational Climate
  3. Evidence-based presentations exploring coach autonomy, gendered experiences in Gaelic games, and their contribution to WHO physical activity recommendations
  4. Interactive Sports Application Workshops: Engage with researchers and stakeholders to explore practical applications of the findings
  5. Supported by Ulster University’s Research Impact Fund 2024-25
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