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:
- Launch of the Youth Participation Study in Gaelic Games Report
- Keynote by Jim Gavin: Shaping the Future of Gaelic Games – Building Young Players Through the Right Coaching Philosophy and Motivational Climate
- Evidence-based presentations exploring coach autonomy, gendered experiences in Gaelic games, and their contribution to WHO physical activity recommendations
- Interactive Sports Application Workshops: Engage with researchers and stakeholders to explore practical applications of the findings
- Supported by Ulster University’s Research Impact Fund 2024-25
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