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Research interests
Sociology of sport, sports pedagogy and physical education, gender and sport, sports media, qualitative research methods.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Practice makes perfect: locating young people in golf club culture
… → 2012
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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‘I’ll do it tomorrow’: supporting the engagement of primary pre-service teachers through blended, inquiry-based learning
Kitching, N., 2026, In: Irish Educational Studies. 45, 1, p. 143-161 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A scoping review of research about women in sport: A perspective from the island of Ireland
Jackman, P. C., Cowley, E. S., Chéilleachair, N. N., Liston, K., Meade, M. M., Haughey, T. J., Faulkner, M., McCabe, C., Kitching, N., Egan, B., O'Connor, S., Hawkins, R. M., O'Brien, W., Murphy, N., Williamson, O., Bird, M. D., Gorman, A. J., Carlin, A., Everard, C. & Martin, D. & 3 others, , 18 Apr 2025, In: Performance Enhancement and Health. 13, 3, 100335.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Children's views on women in sport: Locating feminist narratives
Kitching, N., Sep 2025, In: International Review for the Sociology of Sport. 60, 6, p. 1025-1042 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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How does a national women's soccer team resonate with schoolchildren? The Republic of Ireland women's soccer team and the 2023 Women's World Cup
Kitching, N., 2025, Politics, Social Issues And The 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. Coombs, D. & Yanity, M. (eds.). p. 210-228 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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How does a national women’s soccer team resonate with schoolchildren? The Republic of Ireland women’s soccer team and the 2023 Women’s World Cup
Kitching, N., 1 Jan 2025, Politics, Social Issues and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Taylor and Francis, p. 210-228 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › 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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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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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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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. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker), Fitzpatrick, M. (Speaker), Hamilton, M. (Speaker), Harrison, L. (Speaker), Kitching, N. (Speaker), Leavy, A. (Speaker) & Ní Chróinín, D. (Speaker)
9 Nov 2020Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Oral presentation
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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. (Workshop Leader), Carroll, C. (Workshop Leader), Hamilton, M. (Workshop Leader), Hourigan, M. (Workshop Leader), Kitching, N. (Workshop Leader) & O'Dwyer, A. (Workshop Leader)
29 Nov 2019Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Workshop