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Aoife's research interests are underpinned by efforts to close the gender data gap and build equality for girls and women in sport, physical activity, exercise and health. Aoife is actively engaged in research projects on female athlete health, empowerment, role models, equality in leadership and benefits of physical activity for girls and women across the lifespan, particularly in sport settings.
Aoife is from Ballinderreen in Galway. Aoife has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from UL, an MA in Health Promotion from University of Galway and a PhD in Physical Activity and Health from SETU Waterford. Aoife has been involved in Gaelic games in many areas; participating and volunteering in her club and as a member of local and national working groups on coaching, sports science and equality.
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):
Bachelors Degree, Sport and Exercise Science
Masters, Health Promotion
PhD, Public Health Impact of Women's Mini Marathon
Member of Women in Sport Committee, Sport Ireland
Member of Research and Participation Sub Committee, Sport Ireland
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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