Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Sociology of sport, sports pedagogy and physical education, gender and sport, sports media, qualitative research methods.
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
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Practice makes perfect: locating young people in golf club culture
… → 2012
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Early Athletic Identity Formation and Development: Perceptions of Elite Gaelic Athletes
Geary, M., Kitching, N., Campbell, M. & Houghton, F., Feb 2025, In: Sports. 13, 2, 33.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating the Impact of Athlete Case Studies Told Through Creative Nonfiction on Coach Learners in University Coach Education
Geary, M. & Kitching, N., 1 Jan 2025, Sports Coaching Education and Alternative Pedagogies: Approaches in Higher Education. Taylor and Francis, p. 29-49 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Children's views on women in sport: Locating feminist narratives
Kitching, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: International Review for the Sociology of Sport.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Children’s accounts of parental influence on leisure choices
Kitching, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Leisure Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction to the special issue—sport, the media and Ireland: intersections of gender, class and geography
Free, M., Crosson, S., Liston, K., O’Boyle, N. & Kitching, N., 29 Mar 2024, In: Sport in Society. 27, 6, p. 849-859 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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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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‘Is she married, single or available?’ Standing out and blending in as a woman working in sports media
Sheehan, A. & Kitching, N., 26 Mar 2024, In: Sport in Society. 27, 6, p. 877-893 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘I’ll do it tomorrow’: supporting the engagement of primary pre-service teachers through blended, inquiry-based learning
Kitching, N., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Irish Educational Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘What do you love about sport?’ Exploring boys’ and girls’ embodied experiences of sport
Kitching, N., 12 Jul 2024, In: Sport, Education and Society.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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An Appreciative Inquiry into Coaches’ Perspectives on the Inclusion of Young People with Autism in Sport Clubs in Ireland
Kitching, N. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
2022Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Take a chance, give a chance and give a real chance: Experiences and perspectives of volunteer women coaches in Ladies Gaelic football
Kitching, N. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
2022Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Motivation and athletic identity profiles of people engaging in dual career: an examination at intercounty level in the Gaelic Athletic Association in higher education in Ireland
Kitching, N. (Supervisor - Doctorate)
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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Organisation and presentation of 'Jump into STEM' (a series of face to face workshops focusing on integrating PE, Science and Mathematics)
Bowles, R. (Other), Carroll, C. (Other), Hamilton, M. (Participant), Hourigan, M. (Other), Kitching, N. (Other) & O'Dwyer, A. (Other)
29 Nov 2019Activity: Other
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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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