Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Students' previous experiences of PE, the teaching of games in PE, and the impact of external personnel on the teaching of PE. Exploring the provision of meaningful experiences in PE and sport. Using self-study approaches in teaching, teacher education and sports coaching.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctoral Degree (Level 10)
… → 2015
Master, Research Masters (Level 9)
… → 2002
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Projects
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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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An ethics of care approach to promoting social wellbeing in Irish primary physical education
Regan, G., Bowles, R. & Dillon, M., 26 Sep 2024, In: Education 3-13. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fitting in or standing out? The organisational socialisation of early career physical education specialism graduates through a micropolitical lens
Brennan, C., Bowles, R. & Murtagh, E., 23 Apr 2024, In: European Physical Education Review. 31, 1, p. 33-52 20 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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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. 16, 2, p. 174-190 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
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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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 Access17 Citations (Scopus) -
The best of both worlds? The impact of the initial teacher education physical education specialism programme on generalist teachers’ self-efficacy, beliefs, and practices
Brennan, C., Bowles, R. & Murtagh, E., 2023, In: Education 3-13. 51, 4, p. 695-709 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Turning over a new leaf: PE specialism graduates’ understanding of ‘quality PE’
Brennan, C., Murtagh, E. & Bowles, R., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Irish Educational Studies. 43, 4, p. 1003-1020 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using Collaborative self-study to support professional learning in initial teacher education: developing pedagogy through Meaningful Physical Education
Bowles, R., Sweeney, T. & Coulter, M., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: European Journal of Teacher Education. 48, 4, p. 839-854 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘Just let them have a say!’ Students’ perspective of student voice pedagogies in primary physical education
Cardiff, G., Ní Chróinín, D., Bowles, R., Fletcher, T. & Beni, S., 2023, In: Irish Educational Studies. 42, 4, p. 659-676 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access17 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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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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Integrating PE, Science & Mathematics: A Thematic Approach
Bowles, R. (Speaker), Carroll, C. (Speaker), Hourigan, M. (Speaker) & O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker)
29 Feb 2020Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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Examining the role of the GAA Future Leaders coordinator as a leader of change in Irish post primary schools.
Bowles, R. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2020Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Chasing the holy grail of reflection: An exploration of reflective practice with pre-service physical education teachers
Bowles, R. (Examiner - Doctorate)
2020Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Examination
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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
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Evolving coach identities within a community of practice - learning about ourselves
Bowles, R. (Speaker) & O'Dwyer, A. (Speaker)
7 Apr 2019Activity: Conference Presentations, Speaking Events & Workshops › Conference Presentations
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Limerick Sports Partnership (External organisation)
Bowles, R. (Board Member)
2019 → 2024Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Examining Teachers' Perceptions of the New Wellbeing Initiative in Irish Second Level Schools
Bowles, R. (Supervisor - Taught Masters)
2018Activity: Examination & Postgraduate Supervision › Postgraduate Supervision
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Munster GAA Coaching & Games Development Committee (External organisation)
Bowles, R. (Committee Member)
2018 → 2025Activity: Membership › Membership of committee › External Committee
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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
Press/Media
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GAA President in Limerick to launch Mary Immaculate College'S Gaelic Games Club
24/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
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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
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Irish Teacher’s Journal 2022, Vol 10
Bowles, R., Liston, M., Leavy, A., Finneran, M., Ring, E., Treacy, M., Ryan, S., Egan, M. & de Paor, C.
22/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
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Kerry footballers O'Brien and Dwyer awarded bursaries in memory of MIC alumna Rachel Kenneally
27/01/22
1 item of Media coverage
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