Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Teaching, learning and assessment in primary/elementary physical education; initial teacher education in physical education; meaningful experiences in physical education, physical activity and sport; leadership in school physical education; qualitative research methodologies including visual methods and self-study research methodologies.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, MA (Academic Practice), University of Limerick
… → 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Fundamental Motor Skill Development in Physical Education, University of Limerick
… → 2003
Bachelor, BA (UL)
External positions
Network Leader , International Self-Study Research Network of Physical Education and Coach Educators
2015 → 2018
Chair, Active School/ Active Communities Research Cluster, PE PAYS- Ireland
2014 → 2018
Coordinator, Teacher Educator Self-Study Initiative (TESSI), Mary Immaculate College
2014 → 2022
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CHAMP-INC-MPE: Champions of Inclusion and Diversity using Meaningful Physical Education in Primary Schools
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI), Hordvik, M. (CoI), Popeska, B. (CoI), Fletcher, T. (CoI), Neary, A. (CoI), Eirín-Nemiña, R. (CoI), Bowles, R. (CoI), Munk, M. (PI) & Young, A. (PI)
15/09/23 → 14/09/26
Project: Research
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Canada Insight Development Grant, Champions for Meaningful physical education: (2022-2027)
Ní Chróinín, D. (CoI), Fletcher, T. (PI), Gleddie, D. (CoI) & Borges, C. (CoI)
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
1/09/22 → 1/09/27
Project: Research
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Growing voices: promoting student voice as everyday practice in primary physical education
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI)
1/12/23 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
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Children’s Voices in Primary Physical Education
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI)
1/12/21 → 1/09/22
Project: Research
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MiYS: Meaningfulness in Youth Sport
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI), Hordvik, M. (CoI), Popeska, B. (CoI), Carse , N. (CoI), McMillan , P. (CoI) & Fletcher, T. (CoI)
1/01/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Pedagogies of Meaningful participation in Primary PE
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI), Griffin, C. (CoI), Fletcher, T. (CoI) & Beni, S. (PI)
1/01/18 → 30/05/19
Project: Research
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PoM2: New Foundations: Pedagogies of Meaning-Making in Physical Education and Sport
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI)
1/03/15 → 30/11/15
Project: Research
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IRL-UK SSRN: Development of an Ireland-UK Self-Study Research Network of Physical Education and Coach Educators
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI)
1/03/15 → 30/11/15
Project: Research
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New Foundations: Pedagogies of Meaning-Making in Physical Education and Sport
Ní Chróinín, D. (PI)
1/01/14 → 30/09/14
Project: Research
Profiles
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Teachers’ Professional Journeys during the first decade longitudinal study: Reviews of literature. Report No.1.
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Calderón, A., Fitzgerald, J., Hourigan, M., Ní Chróinín, D., Fitzpatrick, M. & Zubareca, A., 2025Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Exploring teacher educator pedagogical decision-making about a combined pedagogy of social justice and meaningful physical education
Ní Chróinín, D., Iannucci, C., Luguetti, C. & Hamblin, D., 25 Mar 2024, In: European Physical Education Review. 30, 4, p. 671-687 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Learning about meaningful physical education in physical education teacher education: two case studies of sustained implementation
Fletcher, T., Ní Chróinín, D., Dillon, M., Beckey, A., Bowles, R., Hamblin, D., Harrison, L. & Kitching, N., 19 Dec 2024, In: Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Teachers learning to use student voice in primary physical education – ready, steady, go!
Ní Chróinín, D., Parker, M., Coulter, M. & Sweeney, T., 25 May 2024, In: European Physical Education Review. 31, 2, p. 261-278 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
The role of reflection in the enactment of student voice pedagogies in primary physical education
Cardiff, G., Bowles, R., Beni, S., Ní Chróinín, D. & Fletcher, T., 9 Jul 2024, In: Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
‘Bearing witness to negativity’: towards just futures of education
Bryan, A., Byrne, D., Coulter, M., Delahunty, T., Keane, E., Kitching, K. & Chróinín, D. N., 2 Jul 2024, In: Irish Educational Studies. 43, 3, p. 345-354 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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A Systematic Literature Review to Support Curriculum Specification Development for the area of Wellbeing.
Nohilly, M., Tynan, F., Martin, R., Pope, J., Bowles, R., Dillon, M., Farrelly, G., Harmon, M., LaCumber, G., Kitching, N., Ní Chróinín, D. & O'Sullivan, L., 2023, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report › peer-review
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Children’s experiences of pedagogies that prioritise meaningfulness in primary physical education in Ireland
Ní Chróinín, D., Fletcher, T., Beni, S., Griffin, C. & Coulter, M., 2023, In: Education 3-13. 51, 1, p. 41-54 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access14 Citations (Scopus) -
Is meaningful physical education and social justice a complimentary combination? A physical education teacher educator collaborative self-study
Iannucci, C., Ní Chróinín, D., Luguetti, C. & Hamblin, D., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Learning to facilitate student voice in primary physical education
Cardiff, G., Beni, S., Fletcher, T., Bowles, R. & Chróinín, D. N., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: European Physical Education Review. 30, 3, p. 381-396 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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From Classroom to Community: Emphasizing meaningful experiences in physical education to support students' physical activity engagement in their communities.
Ní Chróinín, D. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
1 Sep 2023Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Evidence-based co-design as pedagogy in primary physical education
Ní Chróinín, D. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
1 Jan 2021Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Organisation and Presentation of 'Jump into STEM: Integration of PE, Mathematics and Science' (online webinar)
Bowles, R. (Other), Carroll, C. (Other), Hourigan, M. (Other), Fitzpatrick, M. (Other), Hamilton, M. (Other), Harrison, L. (Other), Kitching, N. (Other), Leavy, A. (Other) & Ní Chróinín, D. (Other)
9 Nov 2020Activity: Other
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Learning about meaningful physical education: explorations of pedagogies for teacher educators
Ni Chroinin, D. (Speaker)
19 Jun 2019Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Paper Presentation
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Teacher educators’ explorations of pedagogies that promote meaningful participation in PE, Physical and Health Education
Ni Chroinin, D. (Speaker)
May 2019Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Paper Presentation
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Using Visual Methodologies to Explore Student and Teacher Voice
Ni Chroinin, D. (Speaker)
9 Apr 2019Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Paper Presentation
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Playing to our strengths: Physical Education Leadership in Irish Primary Schools
Bowles, R. (Supervisor - Doctorate) & Ni Chroinin, D. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
2017 → …Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Ni Chroinin, D. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2017Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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thesis title to be added
Ni Chroinin, D. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2016Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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What makes the Flag fly? Understanding the process of physical activity promotion through the 'Active School Flag' initiative in Irish elementary schools.
Bowles, R. (Speaker), Murtagh, E. (Speaker) & Ni Chroinin, D. (Speaker)
21 May 2014Activity: Conference Presentations or Invited Speaker Events › Conference Paper Presentation
Prizes
Press/Media
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Minister for Education Norma Foley and the Teaching Council announce landmark research study on teaching in Ireland
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Hourigan, M., Ní Chróinín, D. & Fitzgerald, J.
2/04/24 → 2/08/24
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Mary Immaculate College's physical education department honoured
Bowles, R., Kitching, N., Ní Chróinín, D. & Martin, R.
7/05/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
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MIC’s Physical Education teacher education team awarded DELTA Award for excellence in teaching
Bowles, R., Kitching, N., Ní Chróinín, D. & Martin, R.
1/05/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
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MIC Plays Major Role in Pioneering €2.8 million Study Charting Teachers’ Professional Journeys
Conway, P., Leavy, A., Smyth, E., Hourigan, M., Fitzgerald, J. & Ní Chróinín, D.
3/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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New Pediatrics Study Findings Have Been Reported by Researchers at Mary Immaculate College (Learning To Facilitate Student Voice In Primary Physical Education)
26/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media