TY at PE XPO

TY students have done brilliantly in the school’s first entry into the PE Xpo 2022 in DCU, Dublin. Students conducted surveys and investigations into their chosen categories, all centred around fitness and sport. The students presented their research and findings to several judges and peer judges, discussing their projects with passion. Overall we did well and hope to take the gold next year. The projects and researchers were as follows: Faye O'Sullivan, Holly Sheehan, Méabh Crowley - does body image and body types affect athletes performance - 2nd in wellbeing senior category. Rachel Dineen, Holly Dunne - the aftermath of the 20x20 campaign - 2nd in power of sports senior category. Rachel Gaffney, Clara O'Leary - sports recovery methods is it all in your head - 2nd in sports psychology senior category. Dylan Kelleher and Conor Lehane - importance of nutrition for recovery - 3rd in nutrition senior category.