Ann MacPhail


Contact Details

Associate Vice President Doctoral College
Foundation Building
University of Limerick
E: Ann.MacPhail@ul.ie
 
researcher

Biography

Ann MacPhail is the Associate Vice President Doctoral College at the University of Limerick. Ann joined the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences in September 2002 and was the Head of the Department from August 2012 to August 2017. Ann was Assistant Dean Research for the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences from September 2019 to January 2023. Prior to joining the department, Ann was a Research Associate at Loughborough University for three years. She has a B.Ed (First Class Honours) Physical Education Degree from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh and a Ph.D. from the University of Glasgow. 

Ann received the Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) Lifetime Achievement Fellowship Award in March 2015 which recognizes scholarly excellence in research and professional practice in physical education, physical activity and sport pedagogy across the lifespan. She was invited to deliver the Scholar Lecture British Education Research Association (BERA) Physical Education Sport Pedagogy (PESP) Special Interest Group, September 2016 in recognition of her distinguished contribution to the Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy research community. Ann was inducted into the International Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology in October 2020 for her continuing and outstanding contributions to the field of kinesiology and demonstrated competence in Kinesiology. 
Ann is Associate Editor for the journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy.

Ann has published close to 130 peer-reviewed journal articles, 30 book chapters, 5 books and supervised 17 PhD completions. Further information on her scholarly outputs are available at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ann_Macphail


Ann's main teaching and research interests revolve around (physical education) teacher education, young people in sport, curriculum development in physical education, teaching, learning and assessment issues, methodological issues in working with young people and ethnography. Ann is Co-Director of the Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport Research Centre (PE-PAYS) Ireland at the University of Limerick.

Research Interests

Experiences of PhD candidates and early- to mid-career researchers/academics
(Physical Education) Teacher Education
Instructional alignment 
Curriculum and Assessment
Curriculum and Instructional Models
Self-study
Young people and physical education / sport
Ethnography

Current research postgraduate supervision: 6 PhD and 2 Research Masters

Research postgraduate supervision to completion:
17PhD and 6 Research Masters

Books

  Year Publication
2020 School physical education and teacher education: Collaborative redesign for the twenty-first century.
MacPhail A.;Lawson H.A. (2020) School physical education and teacher education: Collaborative redesign for the twenty-first century. [DOI] [Details]
2014 Building effective physical education programs.
Tannehill, D., van der Mars, H., & MacPhail, A (2014) Building effective physical education programs. Burlington: MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. [Details]
2013 Research and practice in physical education.
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) Research and practice in physical education. [DOI] [Details]
2010 Young people¿s voices in physical education and youth sport.
O¿Sullivan M.;MacPhail A. (2010) Young people¿s voices in physical education and youth sport. [DOI] [Details]
2010 Young people's voices in physical education and youth sport.
O'Sullivan M.;MacPhail A. (2010) Young people's voices in physical education and youth sport. [DOI] [Details]
2013 Research and Practice in Physical Education.
Tannehill, D; MacPhail, A; Halbert, G; Murphy, F. (2013) Research and Practice in Physical Education. Oxfordshire, UK: Routledge. [Details]

Book Chapters

  Year Publication
2020 'Developing commitments and capacity to learn with, and from, each other'
MacPhail, A (2020) 'Developing commitments and capacity to learn with, and from, each other' In: SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION: COLLABORATIVE REDESIGN FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. ABINGDON: ROUTLEDGE. [Details]
2020 'Grand challenges as catalysts for the collaborative redesign of physical education, teacher education, and research and development'
MacPhail, A;Lawson, HA (2020) 'Grand challenges as catalysts for the collaborative redesign of physical education, teacher education, and research and development' In: SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TEACHER EDUCATION: COLLABORATIVE REDESIGN FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. ABINGDON: ROUTLEDGE. [Details]
2020 'The PE school curriculum challenge: The shared construction, implementation and enactment of school physical education curriculum'
Whittle R.;MacPhail A. (2020) 'The PE school curriculum challenge: The shared construction, implementation and enactment of school physical education curriculum' In: School Physical Education and Teacher Education: Collaborative Redesign for the 21st Century. [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Grand challenges as catalysts for the collaborative redesign of physical education, teacher education, and research and development'
MacPhail A.;Lawson H.A. (2020) 'Grand challenges as catalysts for the collaborative redesign of physical education, teacher education, and research and development' In: School Physical Education and Teacher Education: Collaborative Redesign for the 21st Century. [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Developing commitments and capacity to learn with, and from, each other'
MacPhail A. (2020) 'Developing commitments and capacity to learn with, and from, each other' In: School Physical Education and Teacher Education: Collaborative Redesign for the 21st Century. [DOI] [Details]
2020 'The professional development challenge: Achieving desirable outcomes for students, teachers and teacher educators'
Lawson H.A.;Kirk D.;MacPhail A. (2020) 'The professional development challenge: Achieving desirable outcomes for students, teachers and teacher educators' In: School Physical Education and Teacher Education: Collaborative Redesign for the 21st Century. [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Redesigning Physical Education in Ireland: Significant redesign over modest reforms?'
MacPhail, A., O’Sullivan, M., Tannehill, D., & Parker, M. (2018) 'Redesigning Physical Education in Ireland: Significant redesign over modest reforms?' In: Re-visioning Physical Education Because Every Child Matters. London: Routledge. [Details]
2018 'Decentering the ¿self¿ in self-study of professional practices: A working research assemblage'
Hordvik M.;Macphail A.;Tannehill D.;Ronglan L. (2018) 'Decentering the ¿self¿ in self-study of professional practices: A working research assemblage' In: Advances in Research on Teaching. [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Redesigning physical education in Ireland Significant redesign over modest reforms?'
MacPhail, A;O'Sullivan, M;Tannehill, D;Parker, M (2018) 'Redesigning physical education in Ireland Significant redesign over modest reforms?' In: REDESIGNING PHYSICAL EDUCATION: AN EQUITY AGENDA IN WHICH EVERY CHILD MATTERS. ABINGDON: ROUTLEDGE. [Details]
2014 'International perspectives on the implementation of standards'
MacPhail, A. (2014) 'International perspectives on the implementation of standards' In: Standards-based curriculum development for physical education. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. [Details]
2014 'Patrick: Watch, practice, perform, reward: Meeting (special) learning needs'
MacPhail A.;Campbell M.;Kenny I.;Tindall D.;Tannehill D. (2014) 'Patrick: Watch, practice, perform, reward: Meeting (special) learning needs' In: Pedagogical Cases in Physical Education and Youth Sport. [Details]
2013 'Student engagement and experience'
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) 'Student engagement and experience' In: Research and Practice in Physical Education. [Details]
2013 'Instruction, learning and assessment'
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) 'Instruction, learning and assessment' In: Research and Practice in Physical Education. [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Curriculum and instruction models'
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) 'Curriculum and instruction models' In: Research and Practice in Physical Education. [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Continuing professional development'
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) 'Continuing professional development' In: Research and Practice in Physical Education. [DOI] [Details]
2013 'Annotated list of selected journals'
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) 'Annotated list of selected journals' In: Research and Practice in Physical Education. [Details]
2013 'Young people¿s voices in sport'
MacPhail A. (2013) 'Young people¿s voices in sport' In: Inclusion and Exclusion Through Youth Sport. [DOI] [Details]
2011 'Professional learning of primary generalist teachers in Ireland: Modelling sport education'
Macphail A.;Tannehill D. (2011) 'Professional learning of primary generalist teachers in Ireland: Modelling sport education' In: Sport Education: International Perspectives. [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Patrick. Watch, practice, perform, reward: meeting (special) learning needs'
MacPhail, A; Campbell, M; Kenny, I; Tindall, D; Tanehill, D (2014) 'Patrick. Watch, practice, perform, reward: meeting (special) learning needs' In: Pedagogical cases in physical education and youth sport. London: Routledge. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'Becoming a teacher educator: legitiamte participation and the reflexivity of being situated'
MacPhail, A. (2014) 'Becoming a teacher educator: legitiamte participation and the reflexivity of being situated' In: Self-study in physical education: The interplay between scholarship and practice. London: Springer. [Details]
2012 'Professional Learning of Primary Generalist Teachers in Ireland: Modelling Sport Education'
MacPhail, A; Tannehill, D. (2012) 'Professional Learning of Primary Generalist Teachers in Ireland: Modelling Sport Education' In: Sport Education: International Perspectives. London, UK: Routledge. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2011 'Young People's Voices in Sport'
MacPhail, A. (2011) 'Young People's Voices in Sport' In: Inclusion and Exclusion Through Youth Sport. London: Routledge. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2011 'Youth voices in physical education and sport: what are they telling us?'
MacPhail,. A. (2011) 'Youth voices in physical education and sport: what are they telling us?' In: Sport Pedagogy: An introduction for Teaching and Coaching. Harrow: Prentice Hall. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2011 'Sustainable Sport Education in Primary Education: International Perspectives'
O'Donovan, T.; MacPhail, A.; Kirk, D. (2011) 'Sustainable Sport Education in Primary Education: International Perspectives' In: Sport Education: International Perspectives. London: Routledge. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2010 'Listening to pupils' voices'
MacPhail, A (2010) 'Listening to pupils' voices' In: Physical Education For Learning: a Guide for Secondary Schools . London: Routledge. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2010 'Introduction: re-visioning young people's voices in physical education and sport'
O'Sullivan, M.; MacPhail, A. (2010) 'Introduction: re-visioning young people's voices in physical education and sport' In: Young People's Voices in Physical Education and Sport. London: Routledge. [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Curriculum'
MacPhail, A (2008) 'Curriculum' In: Key concepts in sport and exercise sciences. London: Sage. [ULIR Link] [Details]
2007 'Physical Education and Education through Sport in Ireland'
MacPhail, A; O'Sullivan, M; Halbert, J (2007) 'Physical Education and Education through Sport in Ireland' In: Physical Education and Sport Education in the European Union, volume 2. Paris: Editions Revue EP.S. [Details]
2005 'Sport education in key stage 2 games'
MacPhail, A; Kirk, D; Kinchin, G (2005) 'Sport education in key stage 2 games' In: Sport education in physical education. Research based practice. [Details]
2005 'Physical education in Ireland'
Halbert, J; MacPhail, A (2005) 'Physical education in Ireland' In: International comparison of physical education. [Details]

Edited Books

  Year Publication
2010 Young People's Voices in Physical Education and Sport
O'Sullivan, M. & MacPhail, A (Ed.). (2010) Young People's Voices in Physical Education and Sport London: Routledge. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
2022 'Enhancing sport education experiences through service-learning'
García López L.M.;Gutiérrez D.;González-Martí I.;Segovia Y.;MacPhail A. (2022) 'Enhancing sport education experiences through service-learning'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'A figurational analysis of teachers and students as policy actors in policy enactment: `Integrated Learning Experiences¿ in examinable physical education curriculum'
Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Calderón A. (2022) 'A figurational analysis of teachers and students as policy actors in policy enactment: `Integrated Learning Experiences¿ in examinable physical education curriculum'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'SOLIDARITY IN ACTION: A CO-DESIGNED SPECIAL ISSUE WITH BRAZILIAN AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS'
Luguetti C.;Gonçalves L.L.;Borges C.;Macphail A. (2022) 'SOLIDARITY IN ACTION: A CO-DESIGNED SPECIAL ISSUE WITH BRAZILIAN AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS'. Movimento, 28 [DOI] [Details]
2022 'A rhizomatic exploration of a professional development non-linear approach to learning and teaching: Two teachers¿ learning journeys in 'becoming different''
Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Calderón A. (2022) 'A rhizomatic exploration of a professional development non-linear approach to learning and teaching: Two teachers¿ learning journeys in 'becoming different''. Teaching And Teacher Education, 115 [DOI] [Details]
2022 'Teacher educators¿ engagement with school-based assessments across Irish teacher education programmes'
Young A.M.;MacPhail A.;Tannehill D. (2022) 'Teacher educators¿ engagement with school-based assessments across Irish teacher education programmes'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'Other voices in the adventure expedition assemblage'
Kennedy S.;MacPhail A.;Varley P. (2022) 'Other voices in the adventure expedition assemblage'. Annals Of Leisure Research, 25 (3):399-416 [DOI] [Details]
2022 'Embedding assessment in learning experiences: enacting the principles of instructional alignment in physical education teacher education'
Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Walsh C.;Tannehill D. (2022) 'Embedding assessment in learning experiences: enacting the principles of instructional alignment in physical education teacher education'. Curriculum Studies In Health And Physical Education, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'A figurational viewpoint of the complexity of policy enactment: An opportunity for agonistic dialogue?'
Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Calderón A. (2022) 'A figurational viewpoint of the complexity of policy enactment: An opportunity for agonistic dialogue?'. Curriculum Journal, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'Providing physical education preservice teachers with opportunities to interrogate their conceptions and practices of assessment'
Moura A.;MacPhail A.;Graça A.;Batista P. (2022) 'Providing physical education preservice teachers with opportunities to interrogate their conceptions and practices of assessment'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'Exploring the co-construction of an action research experience between a teacher educator and pre-service teachers'
Hunuk D.;MacPhail A. (2022) 'Exploring the co-construction of an action research experience between a teacher educator and pre-service teachers'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2022 'Shifting policy perspectives: revelatory incident narratives from physical education stakeholders'
Lorusso J.R.;Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Hargreaves S.;Storey M.;Dabbagh L. (2022) 'Shifting policy perspectives: revelatory incident narratives from physical education stakeholders'. Curriculum Studies In Health And Physical Education, 13 (3):284-297 [DOI] [Details]
2022 'The perceived needs of teacher educators as they strive to implement curriculum change'
Walsh C.;Tannehill D.;MacPhail A. (2022) 'The perceived needs of teacher educators as they strive to implement curriculum change'. Curriculum Studies In Health And Physical Education, 13 (2):156-169 [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Chinese higher education-based physical education teacher educators¿ professional learning needs for involvement in research activities'
Gong Y.;MacPhail A.;Young A.M. (2021) 'Chinese higher education-based physical education teacher educators¿ professional learning needs for involvement in research activities'. Professional Development in Education, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'The role of the critical friend in supporting and enhancing professional learning and development'
MacPhail A.;Tannehill D.;Ataman R. (2021) 'The role of the critical friend in supporting and enhancing professional learning and development'. Professional Development in Education, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Professional learning and development needs of Chinese university-based physical education teacher educators'
Gong Y.;MacPhail A.;Guberman A. (2021) 'Professional learning and development needs of Chinese university-based physical education teacher educators'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Teacher educators' professional life stories across four countries: Intertwining personal and contextual effects'
Guberman A.;MacPhail A.;Ulvik M.;Oolbekkink-Marchand H. (2021) 'Teacher educators' professional life stories across four countries: Intertwining personal and contextual effects'. Teacher Educators And Their Professional Development: Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future, :106-119 [Details]
2021 'The complexity of professional identity: Chinese university teachers teaching in physical education teacher education (PETE) programmes'
Gong Y.;Young A.M.;MacPhail A. (2021) 'The complexity of professional identity: Chinese university teachers teaching in physical education teacher education (PETE) programmes'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Relationship Between Personal and Social Responsibility and the Roles Undertaken in Sport Education'
Guijarro, E;MacPhail, A;Gonzalez-Villora, S;Arias-Palencia, NM (2021) 'Relationship Between Personal and Social Responsibility and the Roles Undertaken in Sport Education'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 40 :76-85 [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Researching the professional learning needs of teacher educators: Results from international research'
Czerniawski G.;MacPhail A.;Vanassche E.;Ulvik M.;Guberman A.;Oolbekkink-Marchand H.;Bain Y. (2021) 'Researching the professional learning needs of teacher educators: Results from international research'. Teacher Educators And Their Professional Development: Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future, :28-42 [Details]
2021 'Promoting instructional alignment in physical education teacher education'
MacPhail A.;Tannehill D.;Leirhaug P.E.;Borghouts L. (2021) 'Promoting instructional alignment in physical education teacher education'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Aligning the principles of assessment for learning to learning in physical education: A review of literature'
Moura A.;Graça A.;MacPhail A.;Batista P. (2021) 'Aligning the principles of assessment for learning to learning in physical education: A review of literature'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 26 (4):388-401 [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Seizing the opportunity to redesign physical education teacher education: blending paradigms to create transformative experiences in teacher education'
Calderón A.;MacPhail A. (2021) 'Seizing the opportunity to redesign physical education teacher education: blending paradigms to create transformative experiences in teacher education'. Sport, Education And Society, [DOI] [Details]
2021 'The relationships among personal accomplishment, resilience and teachers' experience of teaching multiple school subjects role conflict'
Iannucci, C;Richards, KAR;MacPhail, A (2021) 'The relationships among personal accomplishment, resilience and teachers' experience of teaching multiple school subjects role conflict'. European Physical Education Review, 27 :613-635 [DOI] [Details]
2021 'Influencing professional development at national levels: Learning from reciprocity and diversity'
Murray J.;MacPhail A.;Meijer P.C.;Oolbekkink-Marchand H.;Ulvik M.;Guberman A. (2021) 'Influencing professional development at national levels: Learning from reciprocity and diversity'. Teacher Educators And Their Professional Development: Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future, :144-157 [Details]
2020 'Developing a pedagogy of teacher education using self-study: A rhizomatic examination of negotiating learning and practice'
Hordvik M.;MacPhail A.;Ronglan L. (2020) 'Developing a pedagogy of teacher education using self-study: A rhizomatic examination of negotiating learning and practice'. Teaching And Teacher Education, 88 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2020 'Teacher educators¿ professional trajectories: evidence from Ireland, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands'
Guberman A.;Ulvik M.;MacPhail A.;Oolbekkink-Marchand H. (2020) 'Teacher educators¿ professional trajectories: evidence from Ireland, Israel, Norway and the Netherlands'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, :1-18 [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Teacher agency in enacting physical education in a period of curriculum change and reform in Ireland'
Scanlon D.;Calderón A.;MacPhail A. (2020) 'Teacher agency in enacting physical education in a period of curriculum change and reform in Ireland'. Curriculum Journal, [DOI] [Details]
2020 'An integrated blended learning approach for physical education teacher education programmes: teacher educators¿ and pre-service teachers¿ experiences'
Calderón A.;Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Moody B. (2020) 'An integrated blended learning approach for physical education teacher education programmes: teacher educators¿ and pre-service teachers¿ experiences'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Teacher educator as researcher: Striving towards a greater visibility for teacher education'
MacPhail A. (2020) 'Teacher educator as researcher: Striving towards a greater visibility for teacher education'. Being A Teacher Educator: Research-Informed Methods For Improving Practice, :142-154 [Details]
2020 'The intersection of ethos and opportunity: An ethnography exploring the role of the ‘physical curriculum’ in cultivating physical capital in the elite educated student'
Kennedy, M. Macphail, A. and Power, M. (2020) 'The intersection of ethos and opportunity: An ethnography exploring the role of the ‘physical curriculum’ in cultivating physical capital in the elite educated student'. Sport, Education And Society, 25 (9):990-1001 [DOI] [Details]
2020 'Physical activity parenting practices in Ireland: a qualitative analysis'
Sohun R.;MacPhail A.;MacDonncha C. (2020) 'Physical activity parenting practices in Ireland: a qualitative analysis'. Sport, Education And Society, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2020 'Between hope and happening: Problematizing the M and the P in models-based practice'
Casey A.;MacPhail A.;Larsson H.;Quennerstedt M. (2020) 'Between hope and happening: Problematizing the M and the P in models-based practice'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, :1-12 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2020 'The (mis)alignment between young people¿s collective physical activity experience and physical education curriculum development in Ireland'
Coulter M.;Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;O¿Brien W.;Belton S.;Woods C. (2020) 'The (mis)alignment between young people¿s collective physical activity experience and physical education curriculum development in Ireland'. Curriculum Studies In Health And Physical Education, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2020 'Exploring primary pre-service teachers¿ use of `assessment for learning¿ while teaching primary physical education during school placement'
Macken S.;MacPhail A.;Calderon A. (2020) 'Exploring primary pre-service teachers¿ use of `assessment for learning¿ while teaching primary physical education during school placement'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2019 'Expedition (Auto)ethnography: An adventurer-researcher¿s journey'
Kennedy S.;Macphail A.;Varley P. (2019) 'Expedition (Auto)ethnography: An adventurer-researcher¿s journey'. Journal Of Adventure Education And Outdoor Learning, 19 (3):187-201 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'The professional development of higher education-based teacher educators: needs and realities'
MacPhail, A;Ulvik, M;Guberman, A;Czerniawski, G;Oolbekkink-Marchand, H;Bain, Y (2019) 'The professional development of higher education-based teacher educators: needs and realities'. Professional Development in Education, 45 :848-861 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Giving birth to a supervisory identity built upon pedagogical perspectives on teaching: The case of a novice physical education cooperating teacher'
Amaral-da-Cunha M.;Graça A.;Batista P.;MacPhail A. (2019) 'Giving birth to a supervisory identity built upon pedagogical perspectives on teaching: The case of a novice physical education cooperating teacher'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Challenges for Irish teacher educators in being active users and producers of research'
MacPhail A.;O¿Sullivan M. (2019) 'Challenges for Irish teacher educators in being active users and producers of research'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, [DOI] [Details]
2019 'A student-centred digital technology approach: The relationship between intrinsic motivation, learning climate and academic achievement of physical education pre-service teachers'
Calderón A.;Meroño L.;MacPhail A. (2019) 'A student-centred digital technology approach: The relationship between intrinsic motivation, learning climate and academic achievement of physical education pre-service teachers'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2019 'The effects of individual dispositions and workplace factors on the lives and careers of physical education teachers: twelve years on from graduation'
Iannucci, C;MacPhail, A (2019) 'The effects of individual dispositions and workplace factors on the lives and careers of physical education teachers: twelve years on from graduation'. Sport, Education And Society, 24 :38-50 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2019 'Learning to teach sport education: investigating a pre-service teacher's knowledge development'
Hordvik, M;MacPhail, A;Ronglan, LT (2019) 'Learning to teach sport education: investigating a pre-service teacher's knowledge development'. Sport, Education And Society, 24 :51-65 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2019 'Negotiating the complexity of teaching: a rhizomatic consideration of pre-service teachers¿ school placement experiences'
Hordvik M.;MacPhail A.;Ronglan L. (2019) 'Negotiating the complexity of teaching: a rhizomatic consideration of pre-service teachers¿ school placement experiences'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 24 (5):447-462 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'The intersection of ethos and opportunity: An ethnography exploring the role of the ‘physical curriculum’ in cultivating physical capital in the elite educated student'
Kennedy, M. Macphail, A. Power, M. (2019) 'The intersection of ethos and opportunity: An ethnography exploring the role of the ‘physical curriculum’ in cultivating physical capital in the elite educated student'. Sport, Education And Society, [Details]
2019 'Engaging with academic and institutional changes: physical education and sport pedagogy¿s interest and ability to `survive and thrive¿'
MacPhail A.;Schaefer L. (2019) 'Engaging with academic and institutional changes: physical education and sport pedagogy¿s interest and ability to `survive and thrive¿'. Sport, Education And Society, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2019 'Original intentions and unintended consequences: the `contentious¿ role of assessment in the development of Leaving Certificate Physical Education in Ireland'
Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Calderón A. (2019) 'Original intentions and unintended consequences: the `contentious¿ role of assessment in the development of Leaving Certificate Physical Education in Ireland'. Curriculum Studies In Health And Physical Education, 10 (1):71-90 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Transformative Teaching and Learning Through Engaged Practice: Lecturers' and Students' Experiences in a University and Underserved Community Partnership in Ireland'
Quillinan, B;MacPhail, A;Dempsey, C;McEvoy, E (2019) 'Transformative Teaching and Learning Through Engaged Practice: Lecturers' and Students' Experiences in a University and Underserved Community Partnership in Ireland'. Journal Of Transformative Education, 17 :228-250 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Development and initial validation of the Teaching Multiple School Subjects Role Conflict Scale (TMSS-RCS)'
Iannucci, C;MacPhail, A;Richards, KAR (2019) 'Development and initial validation of the Teaching Multiple School Subjects Role Conflict Scale (TMSS-RCS)'. European Physical Education Review, 25 :1017-1035 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'The complexity, tensions and struggles in developing learning communities throughout a Sport Education season'
Luguetti, C;Lopes, P;Sobrinho, DRD;Carbinatto, MV;MacPhail, A (2019) 'The complexity, tensions and struggles in developing learning communities throughout a Sport Education season'. European Physical Education Review, 25 :1075-1092 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Becoming a physical education teacher during formalised school placement: A rollercoaster of emotions'
Alves, M;MacPhail, A;Queiros, P;Batista, P (2019) 'Becoming a physical education teacher during formalised school placement: A rollercoaster of emotions'. European Physical Education Review, 25 :893-909 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'An exploration of the influence of professional relationships on the career pathways of physical education teacher educators'
McEvoy, E;Heikinaro-Johansson, P;MacPhail, A (2019) 'An exploration of the influence of professional relationships on the career pathways of physical education teacher educators'. European Physical Education Review, 25 :913-928 [DOI] [Details]
2019 '"I want to do it all day!"-Students' experiences of classroom movement integration'
McMullen, JM;MacPhail, A;Dillon, M (2019) '"I want to do it all day!"-Students' experiences of classroom movement integration'. International Journal Of Educational Research, 94 :52-65 [DOI] [Details]
2019 'Conceptualising examinable physical education in the Irish context: Leaving Certificate Physical Education'
Scanlon D.;MacPhail A.;Calderon A. (2019) 'Conceptualising examinable physical education in the Irish context: Leaving Certificate Physical Education'. Sport, Education And Society, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2018 'Adopting a models-based approach to teaching physical education'
Casey, A,MacPhail, A (2018) 'Adopting a models-based approach to teaching physical education'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 23 :294-310 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2018 'The professional learning needs and priorities of higher-education-based teacher educators in England, Ireland and Scotland'
Czerniawski, G,Gray, D,MacPhail, A,Bain, Y,Conway, P,Guberman, A (2018) 'The professional learning needs and priorities of higher-education-based teacher educators in England, Ireland and Scotland'. Journal Of Education For Teaching, 44 :133-148 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2018 'Lessons learned from a community engagement initiative within Irish higher education'
Quillinan, B,McEvoy, E,MacPhail, A,Dempsey, C (2018) 'Lessons learned from a community engagement initiative within Irish higher education'. Irish Educational Studies, 37 :113-126 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'One Teacher's Experience of Teaching Physical Education and Another School Subject: An Inter-Role Conflict?'
Iannucci, C;MacPhail, A (2018) 'One Teacher's Experience of Teaching Physical Education and Another School Subject: An Inter-Role Conflict?'. Research Quarterly For Exercise And Sport, 89 :235-245 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Redesigning physical education in Ireland: Significant redesign over modest reforms?'
MacPhail A.;O¿Sullivan M.;Tannehill D.;Parker M. (2018) 'Redesigning physical education in Ireland: Significant redesign over modest reforms?'. Redesigning Physical Education: An Equity Agenda In Which Every Child Matters, :171-181 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Research lives of physical education teacher educators'
McEvoy E.;MacPhail A.;Heikinaro-Johansson P. (2018) 'Research lives of physical education teacher educators'. Curriculum Studies In Health And Physical Education, 9 (1):90-103 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2018 'Interrogating the enactment of a service-learning course in a physical education teacher education programme: Less is more?'
MacPhail A.;Sohun R. (2018) 'Interrogating the enactment of a service-learning course in a physical education teacher education programme: Less is more?'. European Physical Education Review, [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Reconstructing a supervisory identity: The case of an experienced physical education cooperating teacher'
Amaral-da-Cunha, M;Batista, P;MacPhail, A;Graca, A (2018) 'Reconstructing a supervisory identity: The case of an experienced physical education cooperating teacher'. European Physical Education Review, 24 :240-254 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'The development of assessment policy in Ireland: a story of junior cycle reform'
MacPhail, A;Halbert, J;O'Neill, H (2018) 'The development of assessment policy in Ireland: a story of junior cycle reform'. Assessment In Education-Principles Policy &Amp; Practice, 25 :310-326 [DOI] [Details]
2018 'Interrogating the enactment of a service-learning course in a physical education teacher education programme: Less is more?'
MacPhail A; Sohun, R (2018) 'Interrogating the enactment of a service-learning course in a physical education teacher education programme: Less is more?'. European Physical Education Review, :1-17 [Details]
2017 'The professional developmental needs of higher education-based teacher educators: an international comparative needs analysis'
Czerniawski, G,Guberman, A,MacPhail, A (2017) 'The professional developmental needs of higher education-based teacher educators: an international comparative needs analysis'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, 40 :127-140 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'Negotiating 'ethically important moments' in research with young people: reflections of a novice researcher'
McEvoy, E,Enright, E,MacPhail, A (2017) 'Negotiating 'ethically important moments' in research with young people: reflections of a novice researcher'. Leisure Studies, 36 :170-181 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 'Drawing’ conclusions: Primary school children’s construction of school physical education and physical activity opportunities outside of school'
Parker, M., MacPhail, A., O’Sullivan, M., Ní Chróinín, D., & McEvoy, E. (2017) 'Drawing’ conclusions: Primary school children’s construction of school physical education and physical activity opportunities outside of school'. European Physical Education Review, :1-18 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Teaching and Learning Sport Education: A Self-Study Exploring the Experiences of a Teacher Educator and Pre-Service Teachers'
Hordvik, MM,MacPhail, A,Ronglan, LT (2017) 'Teaching and Learning Sport Education: A Self-Study Exploring the Experiences of a Teacher Educator and Pre-Service Teachers'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 36 :232-243 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'The Influence of Organizational Socialization in Preservice Teachers' Delivery of Sport Education'
Deenihan, JT,MacPhail, A (2017) 'The Influence of Organizational Socialization in Preservice Teachers' Delivery of Sport Education'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 36 :477-484 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2017 ''Physical education and sport pedagogy' and the three 'A's: apprenticeship, academia and administration'
MacPhail, A (2017) ''Physical education and sport pedagogy' and the three 'A's: apprenticeship, academia and administration'. Sport Education And Society, 22 :669-683 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Physical education teacher educators' views regarding the purpose(s) of school physical education'
McEvoy, E,Heikinaro-Johansson, P,MacPhail, A (2017) 'Physical education teacher educators' views regarding the purpose(s) of school physical education'. Sport Education And Society, 22 :812-824 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Too much freedom and autonomy in the enactment of assessment? Assessment in physical education in Ireland'
MacPhail, A,Murphy, F (2017) 'Too much freedom and autonomy in the enactment of assessment? Assessment in physical education in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, 36 :237-252 [DOI] [Details]
2017 'Teacher empowerment through engagement in a learning community in Ireland: working across disadvantaged schools'
Tannehill, D,MacPhail, A (2017) 'Teacher empowerment through engagement in a learning community in Ireland: working across disadvantaged schools'. Professional Development in Education, 43 :334-352 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Linking Teacher Socialization Research With a PETE Program: Insights From Beginning and Experienced Teachers'
MacPhail, A,Hartley, T (2016) 'Linking Teacher Socialization Research With a PETE Program: Insights From Beginning and Experienced Teachers'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 35 :169-180 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2016 'Cultivating relationships with school placement stakeholders: the perspective of the cooperating teacher'
Young, AM,MacPhail, A (2016) 'Cultivating relationships with school placement stakeholders: the perspective of the cooperating teacher'. European Journal Of Teacher Education, 39 :287-301 [DOI] [Details]
2016 '`The grade alone provides no learning¿: Investigating assessment literacy among Norwegian physical education teachers'
Leirhaug P.;Macphail A.;Annerstedt C. (2016) '`The grade alone provides no learning¿: Investigating assessment literacy among Norwegian physical education teachers'. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 7 (1):21-36 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Physical activity experiences of young people in an area of disadvantage: 'there's nothing there for big kids, like us''
McEvoy, E,MacPhail, A,Enright, E (2016) 'Physical activity experiences of young people in an area of disadvantage: 'there's nothing there for big kids, like us''. Sport Education And Society, 21 :1161-1175 [DOI] [Details]
2016 'Cultivating relationships with school placement stakeholders: the perspective of the cooperating teacher'
Young, A.M. & MacPhail, A. (2016) 'Cultivating relationships with school placement stakeholders: the perspective of the cooperating teacher'. European Journal Of Teacher Educationeuropean Journal Of Teacher Education, 39 (3):287-301 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'The Rhetoric and Reality of Research Reputation: Fur Coat and No Knickers'
O'Loughlin, D., MacPhail, A. & Msetfi, R. (2015) 'The Rhetoric and Reality of Research Reputation: Fur Coat and No Knickers'. Studies In Higher Education, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2015 'The story of representation (or not) in contributing to the development of a school subject curriculum'
MacPhail, A (2015) 'The story of representation (or not) in contributing to the development of a school subject curriculum'. Irish Educational Studies, 34 :225-243 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Promoting professional learning through ongoing and interactive support: three cases within physical education'
Hastie, PA,MacPhail, A,Calderon, A,Sinelnikov, OA (2015) 'Promoting professional learning through ongoing and interactive support: three cases within physical education'. Professional Development in Education, 41 :452-466 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Looking across and within: Studying ourselves as teacher educators'
Tannehill, D.; Parker, M.; Tindall, D.; Moody, B.; MacPhail, A. (2015) 'Looking across and within: Studying ourselves as teacher educators'. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 6 (3):299-311 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Looking across and within: studying ourselves as teacher educators'
Tannehill, D., Parker, M., Tindall, D., Moody, B., & MacPhail, A. (2015) 'Looking across and within: studying ourselves as teacher educators'. Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, [Details]
2015 'Promoting professional learning through on-going and interactive support: Three Cases within Physical Education'
Hastie, P. A., MacPhail, A., Calderón, A., & Sinelnikov, O. (2015) 'Promoting professional learning through on-going and interactive support: Three Cases within Physical Education'. Professional Development in Education, 41 (3):452-466 [Details]
2014 'Becoming a Teacher Educator: Legitimate Participation and the Reflexivity of Being Situated'
MacPhail, A,Ovens, A,Fletcher, T (2014) 'Becoming a Teacher Educator: Legitimate Participation and the Reflexivity of Being Situated'. Self-Study In Physical Education Teacher Education: Exploring The Interplay Of Practice And Scholarship, 13 :47-62 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Irish physical education cooperating teachers¿ experiences of learning to become a `teacher of teachers¿'
Young A.;MacPhail A. (2014) 'Irish physical education cooperating teachers¿ experiences of learning to become a `teacher of teachers¿'. The Open Sports Science Journal, 7 :98-105 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Leading by example: Teacher educators’ professional learning through communities of practice'
MacPhail, A., Patton, K., Parker, M., & Tannehill, D. (2014) 'Leading by example: Teacher educators’ professional learning through communities of practice'. Quest, [Details]
2014 'PATRICK Watch, practice, perform, reward: meeting (special) learning needs'
MacPhail, A,Campbell, M,Kenny, I,Tindall, D,Tannehill, D,Armour, K (2014) 'PATRICK Watch, practice, perform, reward: meeting (special) learning needs'. Pedagogical Cases In Physical Education And Youth Sport, :49-62 [Details]
2013 'A preservice teacher's delivery of sport education: Influences, difficulties and continued use'
Deenihan J.;MacPhail A. (2013) 'A preservice teacher's delivery of sport education: Influences, difficulties and continued use'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 32 (2):166-185 [DOI] [Details]
2011 'PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OF PRIMARY GENERALIST TEACHERS IN IRELAND: Modelling Sport Education'
Macphail A.;Tannehill D. (2011) 'PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OF PRIMARY GENERALIST TEACHERS IN IRELAND: Modelling Sport Education'. Sport Education: International Perspectives, :177-194 [DOI] [Details]
2011 'SUSTAINABLE SPORT EDUCATION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: An English case study'
O¿donovan T.M.;Macphail A.;Kirk D. (2011) 'SUSTAINABLE SPORT EDUCATION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: An English case study'. Sport Education: International Perspectives, :15-29 [DOI] [Details]
2011 'Sustainable sport education in primary education: An English case study'
O¿Donovan T.M.;Macphail A.;Kirk D. (2011) 'Sustainable sport education in primary education: An English case study'. Sport Education: International Perspectives, :15-29 [DOI] [Details]
2010 'A framework for lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity: The Irish perspective'
MacPhail A.;Lyons D.;Quinn S.;Hughes A.;Keane S. (2010) 'A framework for lifelong involvement in sport and physical activity: The Irish perspective'. International Journal Of Lifelong Education, 29 (2):85-100 [Details]
2010 ''We had to do intelligent thinking during recent PE': Students' and teachers' experiences of assessment for learning in post-primary physical education'
Macphail A.;Halbert J. (2010) ''We had to do intelligent thinking during recent PE': Students' and teachers' experiences of assessment for learning in post-primary physical education'. Assessment In Education-Principles Policy &Amp; Practice, 17 (1):23-39 [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Throwing and catching as relational skills in game play: Situated learning in a modified game unit'
MacPhail A.;Kirk D.;Griffin L. (2008) 'Throwing and catching as relational skills in game play: Situated learning in a modified game unit'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 27 (1):100-115 [DOI] [Details]
2008 'Children's experiences of fun and enjoyment during a season of sport education'
MacPhail A.;Gorely T.;Kirk D.;Kinchin G. (2008) 'Children's experiences of fun and enjoyment during a season of sport education'. Research Quarterly For Exercise And Sport, 79 (3):344-355 [DOI] [Details]
2006 'Inclusive education: Ireland's education provision for children with special educational needs'
Meegan S.;MacPhail A. (2006) 'Inclusive education: Ireland's education provision for children with special educational needs'. Irish Educational Studies, 25 (1):53-62 [DOI] [Details]
2005 'The implementation of a revised physical education syllabus in Ireland: Circumstances, rewards and costs'
Macphail A.;Halbert J. (2005) 'The implementation of a revised physical education syllabus in Ireland: Circumstances, rewards and costs'. European Physical Education Review, 11 (3):287-308 [DOI] [Details]
2005 'The constraints on school provision of post-primary physical education in Ireland: Principals¿ and teachers¿ views and experiences'
MacPhail A.;Halbert J.;McEvilly N.;Hutchinson C.;MacDonncha C. (2005) 'The constraints on school provision of post-primary physical education in Ireland: Principals¿ and teachers¿ views and experiences'. Irish Educational Studies, 24 (1):77-91 [DOI] [Details]
2005 'A cross-cultural investigation of the use of teaching styles'
Cothran D.;Kulinna P.;Banville D.;Choi E.;Amade-Escot C.;MacPhail A.;Macdonald D.;Richard J.;Sarmento P.;Kirk D. (2005) 'A cross-cultural investigation of the use of teaching styles'. Research Quarterly For Exercise And Sport, 76 (2):193-201 [DOI] [Details]
2004 'Athlete and Researcher: Undertaking and Pursuing an Ethnographic Study in a Sports Club'
Macphail A. (2004) 'Athlete and Researcher: Undertaking and Pursuing an Ethnographic Study in a Sports Club'. Qualitative Research, 4 (2):227-245 [DOI] [Details]
2003 'Young People's Socialisation into Sport: A Case Study of an Athletics Club'
MacPhail A.;Gorely T.;Kirk D. (2003) 'Young People's Socialisation into Sport: A Case Study of an Athletics Club'. Sport, Education And Society, 8 (2):251-267 [DOI] [Details]
2003 'Listening to Young People's Voices: Youth Sports Leaders' Advice on Facilitating Participation in Sport'
Macphail A.;Kirk D.;Eley D. (2003) 'Listening to Young People's Voices: Youth Sports Leaders' Advice on Facilitating Participation in Sport'. European Physical Education Review, 9 (1):57-73 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Physical Education Teacher Educators: A 25-Year Scoping Review of Literature'
McEvoy, E., MacPhail, A. & Heikinaro-Johansson, P. (2015) 'Physical Education Teacher Educators: A 25-Year Scoping Review of Literature'. Teaching And Teacher Education, [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Pre-service teachers' entry onto a physical education teacher education programme, and associated interests and dispositions'
Ralph, AM,MacPhail, A (2015) 'Pre-service teachers' entry onto a physical education teacher education programme, and associated interests and dispositions'. European Physical Education Review, 21 :51-65 [DOI] [Details]
2015 'The story of representation (or not) in contributing to the development of a school subject curriculum'
MacPhail, A. (2015) 'The story of representation (or not) in contributing to the development of a school subject curriculum'. Irish Educational Studies, [DOI] [Details]
2015 'Physical Education Teacher Educators Views Regarding the Purpose(s) of Physical Education'
McEvoy, E., Heikinaro-Johansson, P. & MacPhail, A. (2015) 'Physical Education Teacher Educators Views Regarding the Purpose(s) of Physical Education'. Sport Education And Society, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2015 'Physical activity experiences of young people in an area of disadvantage: ‘there's nothing there for big kids, like us’'
McEvoy, E; MacPhail, A. & Enright, E. (2015) 'Physical activity experiences of young people in an area of disadvantage: ‘there's nothing there for big kids, like us’'. Sport Education And Society, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2015 ''It's the other assessment that is the key': three Norwegian physical education teachers' engagement (or not) with assessment for learning'
Leirhaug, PE,MacPhail, A (2015) ''It's the other assessment that is the key': three Norwegian physical education teachers' engagement (or not) with assessment for learning'. Sport Education And Society, 20 :624-640 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'Writing for publication in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy: Reflections and advice from an editorial team'
David Kirk, Peter Hastie, Ann MacPhail, Toni O'Donovan, Mikael Quennerstedt (2014) 'Writing for publication in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy: Reflections and advice from an editorial team'. Brazilian Journal of Sports Sciences, 36 (4):739-744 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'What examining teaching metaphors tells us about pre-service teachers' developing beliefs about teaching and learning'
Tannehill, D,MacPhail, A (2014) 'What examining teaching metaphors tells us about pre-service teachers' developing beliefs about teaching and learning'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 19 :149-163 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Leading by example: Teacher educators' professional learning through communities of practice'
MacPhail, A,; Patton, K.; Parker, M. & Tannehill, D. (2014) 'Leading by example: Teacher educators' professional learning through communities of practice'. Quest, 66 (1):39-56 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'Promoting professional learning through on-going and interactive support: Three cases within physical education'
Hastie, P., MacPhail, A., Osinelnikov, O. & Calderon, A. (2014) 'Promoting professional learning through on-going and interactive support: Three cases within physical education'. Professional Development in Education, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2014 'Standing on the periphery: Cooperating teachers' perceptions and responses to the role of supervision'
Young, A.M. and MacPhail, A. (2014) 'Standing on the periphery: Cooperating teachers' perceptions and responses to the role of supervision'. European Physical Education Review, 21 (2):222-237 [DOI] [Details]
2014 'Irish physical education teachers' experiences of learning to become a 'teacher of teachers''
Young, A.M. and MacPhail, A. (2014) 'Irish physical education teachers' experiences of learning to become a 'teacher of teachers''. The Open Sports Science Journal, 7 :98-105 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2013 'A Preservice Teacher's Delivery of Sport Education: Influences, Difficulties and Continued Use'
Deenihan, JT,MacPhail, A (2013) 'A Preservice Teacher's Delivery of Sport Education: Influences, Difficulties and Continued Use'. Journal Of Teaching In Physical Education, 32 :166-185 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2013 'Alternative assessment in physical education: a review of international literature'
Lopez-Pastor, VM,Kirk, D,Lorente-Catalan, E,MacPhail, A,Macdonald, D (2013) 'Alternative assessment in physical education: a review of international literature'. Sport Education And Society, 18 :57-76 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2013 'Preparing physical education preservice teachers to design instructionally aligned lessons through constructivist pedagogical practices'
MacPhail, A,Tannehill, D,Karp, GG (2013) 'Preparing physical education preservice teachers to design instructionally aligned lessons through constructivist pedagogical practices'. Teaching And Teacher Education, 33 :100-112 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2013 'What young people say about physical activity: The Children's Sport Participation and Physical Activity (CSPPA) Study'
Tannehill, D; MacPhail, A; Walsh, J.; Woods, C. (2013) 'What young people say about physical activity: The Children's Sport Participation and Physical Activity (CSPPA) Study'. Sport Education And Society, [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2012 'Helping Pre-Service and Beginning Teachers Examine and Reframe Assumptions About Themselves as Teachers and Change Agents: Who is Going to Listen to You Anyway?'
MacPhail, A,Tannehill, D (2012) 'Helping Pre-Service and Beginning Teachers Examine and Reframe Assumptions About Themselves as Teachers and Change Agents: Who is Going to Listen to You Anyway?'. Quest, 64 :299-312 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2012 'Introduction to Special Issue'
MacPhail A; O'Sullivan, M. (2012) 'Introduction to Special Issue'. Quest, 62 (2):76-78 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2012 'Special Issue: Moving People Moving Forward. Guest Editorial'
Ann MacPhail (2012) 'Special Issue: Moving People Moving Forward. Guest Editorial'. Physical Education And Sports Pedagogy, 17 (3):227-229 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2012 'Irish primary school teachers' experiences with Sport Education'
Kinchin, GD,MacPhail, A,Chroinin, DN (2012) 'Irish primary school teachers' experiences with Sport Education'. Irish Educational Studies, 31 :207-222 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2011 'Professional learning as a physical education teacher educator'
MacPhail, A (2011) 'Professional learning as a physical education teacher educator'. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 16 :435-451 [DOI] [Details]
2011 ''Living the curriculum': Integrating sport education into a Physical Education Teacher Education programme'
Deenihan, JT; McPhail, A; Young, AM (2011) ''Living the curriculum': Integrating sport education into a Physical Education Teacher Education programme'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 17 (1):51-68 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2010 'Curriculum dissemination and implementation in Ireland: principal and teacher insight'
Halbert, J; MacPhail, A (2010) 'Curriculum dissemination and implementation in Ireland: principal and teacher insight'. IRISH EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 29 (1):25-40 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2010 'A Framework for Lifelong Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity: The Irish Perspective'
MacPhail, A; Hughes, AM; Keane, S; Lyons, D; Quinn, S (2010) 'A Framework for Lifelong Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity: The Irish Perspective'. LEISURE STUDIES, 29 (1):85-100 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2010 'We had to do intelligent thinking during recent PE: Students' and teachers' experiences of assessment for learning in post-primary physical education'
MacPhail, A; Halbert, J (2010) 'We had to do intelligent thinking during recent PE: Students' and teachers' experiences of assessment for learning in post-primary physical education'. ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION, 17 (1):23-39 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2010 'Active Citizenship through sport education'
O'Donovan, T; MacPhail, A; Kirk, D (2010) 'Active Citizenship through sport education'. EDUCATION 3-13 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY AND EARLY YEARS EDUC, [DOI] [Details]
2009 'Pupils' and teachers' perceptions of a culminating festival within a sport education season in Irish primary schools'
Kinchin, G; MacPhail, A; Ni Chroinin, D (2009) 'Pupils' and teachers' perceptions of a culminating festival within a sport education season in Irish primary schools'. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS PEDAGOGY, 14 (4):391-406 [Details]
2009 'A career in teaching: decisions of the heart rather than the head'
O'Sullivan, M; MacPhail, A; Tannehill, D (2009) 'A career in teaching: decisions of the heart rather than the head'. Irish Educational Studies, 28 (2):177-191 [DOI] [Details]
2009 'Moving towards quality physical education: Physical education provision in Singapore'
McNeill, M; Lim, BSC; Wang, CKJ; Tan, WKC; MacPhail, A (2009) 'Moving towards quality physical education: Physical education provision in Singapore'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 15 (2):201-223 [DOI] [Details]
2009 'Lifestyles and gendered patterns of leisure and sporting interests among Irish adolescents'
MacPhail, A; Collier, C; O'Sullivan, M (2009) 'Lifestyles and gendered patterns of leisure and sporting interests among Irish adolescents'. SPORT EDUCATION AND SOCIETY, 14 (3):281-299 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2008 'Throwing and catching as relational skills in game play: Situated learning in a modified game unit'
MacPhail, A; Kirk, D; Griffin, L (2008) 'Throwing and catching as relational skills in game play: Situated learning in a modified game unit'. JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 27 (1):100-115 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2008 'Children's experiences of fun and enjoyment during a season of sport education'
MacPhail, A; Gorely, T; Kirk, D; Kinchin, G (2008) 'Children's experiences of fun and enjoyment during a season of sport education'. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT, 79 (3):344-355 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2007 'Learning to teach sport education: The experiences of a pre-service teacher'
McMahon, E; MacPhail, A (2007) 'Learning to teach sport education: The experiences of a pre-service teacher'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 13 (2):229-246 [DOI] [Details]
2007 'Student discourse on physical activity and sport among Irish young people'
Collier, C; MacPhail, A; O'Sullivan, M (2007) 'Student discourse on physical activity and sport among Irish young people'. IRISH EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 26 (2):195-210 [DOI] [Details]
2007 'Evaluation of 'Action for Life' programme at senior cycle in Irish post-primary schools'
Ann MacPhail (2007) 'Evaluation of 'Action for Life' programme at senior cycle in Irish post-primary schools'. National Fitness News, 10 (3):11-12 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2007 'Teachers' views on the construction, management and delivery of an externally prescribed physical education curriculum: Higher Grade Physical Education'
MacPhail, A (2007) 'Teachers' views on the construction, management and delivery of an externally prescribed physical education curriculum: Higher Grade Physical Education'. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS PEDAGOGY, 12 (1):43-60 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2006 'Irish physical educators' attitude toward teaching students with special educational needs'
Meegan, S; MacPhail, A (2006) 'Irish physical educators' attitude toward teaching students with special educational needs'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 12 (1):75-97 [DOI] [Details]
2006 'Inclusive education: Ireland's education provision for children with special educational needs'
Meegan. S; MacPhail, A (2006) 'Inclusive education: Ireland's education provision for children with special educational needs'. IRISH EDUCATION STUDIES, 25 (1):53-62 [Details]
2006 'The promotion of continuity between PE and co-curricular physical activities: an Irish perspective'
MacPhail, A; Slattery, J (2006) 'The promotion of continuity between PE and co-curricular physical activities: an Irish perspective'. BRITISH JOURNAL OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 1 (3):40-44 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2006 'Young people's socialisation into sport: Experiencing the specialising phase'
MacPhail A., Kirk D. (2006) 'Young people's socialisation into sport: Experiencing the specialising phase'. Leisure Studies, 25 (1):57-74 [DOI] [ULIR Link] [Details]
2005 'The implementation of revised physical education syllabus: circumstances, rewards and costs'
MacPhail, A; Halbert, J (2005) 'The implementation of revised physical education syllabus: circumstances, rewards and costs'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 11 (3):287-308 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2005 'THE CONSTRAINTS ON SCHOOL PROVISION OF POST-PRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN IRELAND: PRINCIPALS' AND TEACHERS' VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES'
MacPhail, A; Halbert, J; McEvilly, N; Hutchinson, C; MacDonncha, C (2005) 'THE CONSTRAINTS ON SCHOOL PROVISION OF POST-PRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN IRELAND: PRINCIPALS' AND TEACHERS' VIEWS AND EXPERIENCES'. IRISH EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, 24 (1):77-91 [Details]
2005 'A cross-cultural investigation of the use of teaching styles'
Cothran, DJ; Kulinna, PH; Banville, D; Choi, E; Amade-Escot, C; MacPhail, A; Macdonald, D; Richard, JF; Sarmento, P; Kirk, D (2005) 'A cross-cultural investigation of the use of teaching styles'. RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT, 76 (2):193-201 [Details]
2004 'The social construction of higher grade physical education: The impact on teacher curriculum decision-making'
MacPhail, A (2004) 'The social construction of higher grade physical education: The impact on teacher curriculum decision-making'. SPORT EDUCATION AND SOCIETY, 9 (1):53-73 [DOI] [Details]
2004 'Youth sports leaders' advice on facilitating participation in sport: people, resources and attractors'
MacPhail, A; Kirk, D; Eley, D (2004) 'Youth sports leaders' advice on facilitating participation in sport: people, resources and attractors'. BULLETIN OF THE INT.COUNCIL SPORTS SCIENCE & PHYS. ED, * (*) [Details]
2004 'Athlete and researcher: undertaking and pursuing an ethnographic study in a sports club'
MacPhail, A (2004) 'Athlete and researcher: undertaking and pursuing an ethnographic study in a sports club'. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH, 4 (2):227-245 [Details]
2004 'The use of drawings as an evaluative tool: students' experiences of Sport Education'
MacPhail, A; Kinchin, G (2004) 'The use of drawings as an evaluative tool: students' experiences of Sport Education'. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS PEDAGOGY, 9 (1):87-108 [Details]
2004 'Sport education: Promoting team affiliation through physical education'
MacPhail, A; Kirk, D; Kinchin, G (2004) 'Sport education: Promoting team affiliation through physical education'. JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 23 (2):106-122 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2003 'Students' conceptions of sport and Sport Education'
MacPhail, A; Gorely, T; Kirk, D (2003) 'Students' conceptions of sport and Sport Education'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 9 (3):285-299 [Details]
2003 'Young people's socialisation into sport: A case study of an athletics club'
MacPhail, A; Gorely, T; Kirk, D (2003) 'Young people's socialisation into sport: A case study of an athletics club'. SPORT, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY, 8 (2):251-267 [Details]
2003 'Social positioning and the construction of a youth sports club'
Kirk, D; MacPhail, A (2003) 'Social positioning and the construction of a youth sports club'. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW FOR THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT, 38 (1):23-44 [Details]
2003 'Listening to young people's voices: Youth sports leaders' advice on facilitating participation in sport'
MacPhail, A; Kirk, D; Eley, D (2003) 'Listening to young people's voices: Youth sports leaders' advice on facilitating participation in sport'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 9 (1):57-73 [Details]
2002 'Subject choice in Scottish secondary school physical education: Higher Grade Physical Education'
MacPhail, A (2002) 'Subject choice in Scottish secondary school physical education: Higher Grade Physical Education'. EUROPEAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION REVIEW, 8 (3):305-326 [Details]
2002 'Teaching games for understanding and situated learning: Re-thinking the Bunker-Thorpe Model'
Kirk, D; MacPhail, A (2002) 'Teaching games for understanding and situated learning: Re-thinking the Bunker-Thorpe Model'. J. TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 21 (4):177-192 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2001 'Nominal Group Technique: a useful method for working with young people'
MacPhail, A (2001) 'Nominal Group Technique: a useful method for working with young people'. BRITISH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 27 (2):161-170 [Details]
2001 'Coaching for teachers - An evaluation of the programme in Leicestershire'
MacPhail, A (2001) 'Coaching for teachers - An evaluation of the programme in Leicestershire'. BRITISH JOURNAL OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 32 (2):45-47 [ULIR Link] [Details]
2000 'Pupils' subject choice - Higher Grade Physical Education'
MacPhail, A (2000) 'Pupils' subject choice - Higher Grade Physical Education'. BRITISH JOURNAL OF TEACHING PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 31 (4):42-45 [ULIR Link] [Details]

Other Journals

  Year Publication
2019 'Original intentions and unintended consequences: the ‘contentious’ role of assessment in the development of Leaving Certificate Physical Education in Ireland'
Scanlon, D., MacPhail, A., & Calderon, A (2019) 'Original intentions and unintended consequences: the ‘contentious’ role of assessment in the development of Leaving Certificate Physical Education in Ireland' Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 10 (1) :71-90. [Details]
2015 'Promoting professional learning through on-going and interactive support: Three Cases within Physical Education'
Hastie, P. A., MacPhail, A., Calderón, A., & Sinelnikov, O (2015) 'Promoting professional learning through on-going and interactive support: Three Cases within Physical Education' Professional Development in Education, 41 (3) :452-466. [Details]

Conference Publications

  Year Publication
2017 Education Studies Association of Ireland Conference
Calderón, A. & MacPhail, A (2017) Pre-service teachers’ perception of a blended approach enriched with a cyclical self-assessment process Education Studies Association of Ireland Conference Cork, [Details]
2016 British Educational Research Association Conference
Macken, S., Murphy, F. & MacPhail, A. (2016) The effectiveness of using an audio device to record a teacher’s observations in Physical Education British Educational Research Association Conference [Details]
2016 European Conference on Educational Research
O’Grady, E., Conway, P. & MacPhail, A. (2016) An exploration of high level practices in irish school-university partnerships to support cooperating teachers and pre-service teachers European Conference on Educational Research [Details]
2016 European Conference on Educational Research
McEvoy, E. & MacPhail, A. (2016) An examination of the professional journeys of physical education teacher educators European Conference on Educational Research [Details]
2016 European Conference on Educational Research
Iannucci, C. & MacPhail, A. (2016) In search of something more: One physical educator’s career path European Conference on Educational Research [Details]
2016 European Conference on Educational Research
MacPhail, A., O’Sullivan & Conway, P. (2016) Being a teacher educator in Ireland European Conference on Educational Research [Details]
2016 European Conference on Educational Research
MacPhail, A. & Tannehill, D. (2016) Teacher empowerment through the development of a learning community: The Urban Schools Group European Conference on Educational Research [Details]
2016 British Educational Research Association Conference
Hordvik, M., Ronglan, L.T. & MacPhail, A. (2016) Encountering the reality of teaching Sport Education: the experiences of physical education pre-service teachers British Educational Research Association Conference [Details]
2016 European Conference on Educational Research
MacPhail, A., Moynihan, C., Tannehill, D., Parker, M. & Ralph, A.M. (2016) Health and well being short course European Conference on Educational Research [Details]
2015 British Education Research Association Conference
Czerniawski, G., MacPhail, A. & Guberman, A. (2015) Teacher educators’ professional learning and development needs British Education Research Association Conference Belfast, [Details]
2015 British Educational Research Association Conference
Czerniawski, G., MacPhail, A. & Guberman, A. (2015) Teacher educators’ professional learning and development needs British Educational Research Association Conference [Details]
2015 European Conference on Educational Research
MacPhail, A. & Hartley, T. (2015) Encountering Working Conditions in Schools: Insights from Beginning and Experienced Teachers European Conference on Educational Research Budapest, Hungary, [Details]
2015 AIESEP 2015 International Conference
Hordvik, M., Ronglan, LT. & MacPhail, A. (2015) A physical education teacher educator’s self-study of teaching sport education to pre-service teachers AIESEP 2015 International Conference Madrid, Spain, [Details]
2015 AIESEP 2015 International Conference
Iannucci, C. & MacPhail, A. (2015) The lives and careers of physical education teachers: Twelve years on from graduation AIESEP 2015 International Conference Madrid, Spain, [Details]
2015 AIESEP 2015 International Conference
Kennedy, S. & MacPhail, A. (2015) Shifting the value paradigm in physical activity and sport AIESEP 2015 International Conference Madrid, Spain, [Details]
2015 AIESEP 2015 International Conference
Lyons, D. & MacPhail, A. (2015) Using life history approach to explore the within-career transitions experienced by high performance adolescent athletes AIESEP 2015 International Conference Madrid, Spain, [Details]
2015 AIESEP 2015 International Conference
McEvoy, E., MacPhail, A. & Heikinaro-Johansson, P. (2015) Physical education teacher educators: A scoping review of literature since 1990 AIESEP 2015 International Conference Madrid, Spain, [Details]
2015 AIESEP 2015 International Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A. & Murphy, G. (2015) Teacher empowerment through community of practice: The urban schools group AIESEP 2015 International Conference Madrid, Spain, [Details]
2015 PE-PAYS Forum
Kennedy, S., MacPhail, A. & Varley, P. (2015) Lifetime Adventurers: Motives, values and existential authenticity PE-PAYS Forum University of Limerick, [Details]
2015 PE-PAYS Ireland Forum
McCaffrey, P., MacPhail, A. & McEvilly, N. (2015) ‘What do you think, Furry?’ Puppetry as a playful approach to eliciting children’s perspectives on their experiences of physical education and physically active play PE-PAYS Ireland Forum University of Limerick, [Details]
2015 SHAPE America National Convention
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A., Parker, M. & Moody, B. (2015) Self-study in teacher education SHAPE America National Convention Seattle, WA, [Details]
2015 All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
McCaffrey, P., MacPhail, A. & McEvilly, N. (2015) Body, movement and play All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education University of Limerick, [Details]
2015 All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Kennedy, S., MacPhail, A. & Varley, P. (2015) Exploring an adventure expedition communitas All-Ireland Postgraduate Conference in Sport Sciences and Physical Education University of Limerick, [Details]
2014 European Conference on Educational Research
Young, A. & MacPhail, A. (2014) Irish Physical Education Cooperating Teachers’ Experiences of Learning to Become a ‘Teacher of Teachers’ European Conference on Educational Research Porto, Portugal, [Details]
2014 AIESEP Specialist Seminar in Outdoor Education
Kennedy, S., MacPhail, A. & Varley, P. (2014) Advocating auto-ethnography in outdoor research AIESEP Specialist Seminar in Outdoor Education Timisoara, Romania, [Details]
2014 The Adventure Conference
Kennedy, S., MacPhail, A. & Varley, P. (2014) Nuances of independent and commodified adventure: A sea kayaking perspective The Adventure Conference Sogndal, Norway, [Details]
2014 The International Mountain and Outdoor Sports Conference
Kennedy, S., MacPhail, A. & Varley, P. (2014) Social organisation in an expedition setting The International Mountain and Outdoor Sports Conference Prague, [Details]
2014 Educational Studies Association of Ireland
MacPhail, A. (2014) Learning trajectories of a teacher educator: legitimate peripheral participation Educational Studies Association of Ireland Athlone, Ireland, [Details]
2014 AIESEP World Congress
McEvoy, E., MacPhail, A. & Enright, E. (2014) ‘Our words don’t matter’: Considering what young people tells us about life and physical activity in a regeneration area AIESEP World Congress Auckland, New Zealand, [Details]
2014 AIESEP World Congress
Patton, K., Parker, M., Tannehill, D. & MacPhail, A. (2014) Professional learning case one: Studying PETE practice. Symposium titled ‘Lifelong learning of teacher educators’ AIESEP World Congress Auckland, New Zealand, [Details]
2014 AIESEP World Congress
Parker, M., Patton, K., Tannehill, D. & MacPhail, A. (2014) Professional learning case three: The creation and development of research team. Symposium titled ‘Lifelong learning of teacher educators’ AIESEP World Congress Auckland, New Zealand, [Details]
2013 Educational Studies Association of Ireland
Young, A. & MacPhail, A. (2013) ‘Opportunities gained, opportunities lost’: The reality of supervision on school placements Educational Studies Association of Ireland Limerick, [Details]
2012 PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education) Conference
MacPhail, A., Parker, M., Patton, K. & Tannehill, T. (2012) Effective Professional Development. What Works? How Can We Get There? PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education) Conference Las Vegas, [Details]
2012 ESAI Annual Conference
Young, A. & MacPhail, A. (2012) Defining Possibilities for Learning: The Learning Trajectories of Irish Cooperating Teachers ESAI Annual Conference University College Cork, Ireland, [Details]
2011 British Education Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A., Young, A.M. & Tannehill, D. (2011) A review of programmatic research in physical education pre-service teacher supervision British Education Research Association Conference Institute of Education, London, [Details]
2011 Reimagining Initial Teacher Education
Young, A. & MacPhail, A. (2011) The provision of developmental experiences for physical education cooperating teachers who contribute to the education of pre-service teachers Reimagining Initial Teacher Education St. Patrick’s College, Dublin, Ireland, [Details]
2011 AIESEP 2011 International Conference
Young, A.M. & MacPhail, A. (2011) The provision of developmental experiences for physical education cooperating teachers who contribute to the education of pre-service teachers AIESEP 2011 International Conference University of Limerick, Ireland, [Details]
2011 AIESEP 2011 International Conference
Deenihan. J.T. & MacPhail, A. (2011) What pre-service teachers learn during a Sport Education AIESEP 2011 International Conference University of Limerick, Ireland, [Details]
2011 AERA 2011 Annual Meeting
MacPhail, A. & Hartley, T. (2011) Rhetoric and Reality: The Learning Opportunities of Beginning and Experienced Physical Education Teachers AERA 2011 Annual Meeting New Orleans, [Details]
2010 Irish Social Sciences Platform
Kitching, N. & MacPhail, A. (2010) Innovation in the field: ‘Storying’ golf club culture Irish Social Sciences Platform Maynooth, Ireland, [Details]
2010 AIESEP World Congress
Tannehill, D. & MacPhail, A. (2010) What examining teaching metaphors tells us about pre-service teachers¿ developing beliefs about teaching and learning learning AIESEP World Congress A Coruna, Spain, , 26-OCT-10 - 29-OCT-10 [Details]
2010 AIESEP World Congress
Young, A. & MacPhail, A. (2010) Bridging the Gap between Campus and Classroom: Relationships within Teaching Practice Placements AIESEP World Congress A Coruna, Spain, [Details]
2010 AIESEP World Congress
Deenihan, J.T. & MacPhail, A. (2010) A pre-service teacher¿s experience of delivering Sport Education following an opportunity to `live the curriculum¿ AIESEP World Congress A Coruna, Spain, , 26-OCT-10 - 29-OCT-10 [Details]
2010 PE-PAYS Forum
Ralph, A.M. & MacPhail, A. (2010) Educational discourse in and around physical education PE-PAYS Forum University of Limerick, [Details]
2010 PE-PAYS Forum
Deenihan, J.T. & MacPhail, A. (2010) A case study of one pre-service teacher’s use of sport education after ‘living the curriculum’ during his PETE programme PE-PAYS Forum University of Limerick, [Details]
2010 PE-PAYS Forum
Kitching, N. & MacPhail, A. (2010) Increasing the participation of ‘girls n golf’ PE-PAYS Forum University of Limerick, [Details]
2000 International Conference for Physical Educators. Innovation and application of physical education and sports science in the new millenium - An Asian-Pacific perspective
Kirk, D. & MacPhail, A. (2000) Reconsidering the teaching games for understanding model from a situated learning perspective . In: Chin, M.K, Hensley, L.D. & Liu, Y.K eds. International Conference for Physical Educators. Innovation and application of physical education and sports science in the new millenium - An Asian-Pacific perspective , pp.105-116 [Details]
2009 AIESEP International Seminar
MacPhail, A. (2009) Practicing lifelong learning through my own professional development: The experience of a teacher educator AIESEP International Seminar , 27-MAY-09 - 29-MAY-09 [Details]
2009 British Education Research Association Conference
Deenihan, J.T. & MacPhail, A. (2009) ¿Living the curriculum¿: Integrating curriculum delivery models into teacher education British Education Research Association Conference , 02-OCT-09 - 05-SEP-09 [Details]
2009 NASPE Conference on Physical Education Teacher Education
Goc Karp, G., Tannehill, D. & MacPhail, A. (2009) Preparing pre-service teachers to design instructionally aligned programmes NASPE Conference on Physical Education Teacher Education , 07-OCT-09 - 10-OCT-09 [Details]
2008 American Educational Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A. & Halbert, J. (2008) The refinement and evaluation of assessment for learning instruments in physical education American Educational Research Association Conference , 21-MAR-08 - 28-MAR-08 [Details]
2008 PE-PAYS Forum
MacPhail, A., Collier, C. & O¿Sullivan, M. (2008) Lifestyles and gendered patterns of leisure and sporting interests among Irish adolescents PE-PAYS Forum , 13-JUN-08 [Details]
2008 British Education Research Association Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A. & Goc Karp, G. (2008) Preparing preservice physical education teachers to design and deliver instructionally aligned assessment in physical education British Education Research Association Conference , 03-SEP-08 - 06-SEP-08 [Details]
2008 Conf¿rence Biennale de l'Association pour la Recherche sur l'Intervention en Sport (ARIS)
Kirk, D., MacPhail, A. & Griffin, L. (2008) Lancer et attraper comme activit¿ coop¿rative complexe en situation de jeu : Analyse d'un apprentissage situ¿ lors d'un cycle de sport collectif en situations r¿duites Conf¿rence Biennale de l'Association pour la Recherche sur l'Intervention en Sport (ARIS) , 01-MAY-08 [Details]
2007 Physical Education Futures Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A., & O'Sullivan, M. (2007) Conducting collaborative research: PE PAYS Research Centre Physical Education Futures Conference , 08-OCT-07 - 10-OCT-07 [Details]
2007 Historic Traditions & Future Directions in Research on Teaching & Teacher Education in Physical Education
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A. & O¿Sullivan (2007) PE PAYS Research Centre: A Multidiciplinary Approach Historic Traditions & Future Directions in Research on Teaching & Teacher Education in Physical Education , 11-OCT-07 - 14-OCT-07 [Details]
2007 British Education Research Association Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A., McMahon, E. (2007) Professional development of primary teachers: modelling a physical education curriculum model British Education Research Association Conference , 05-SEP-07 - 08-SEP-07 [Details]
2007 British Educational Research Association conference
O¿Sullivan, M., MacPhail, A., & Tannehill, D. (2007) A career in teaching: Decisions of the heart rather than the head British Educational Research Association conference , 14-SEP-07 - 19-SEP-07 [Details]
2007 British Education Research Association Conference
O'Sullivan, M., Tannehill, D. & MacPhail, A. (2007) Factors influencing pre- service teachers¿ attraction to physical education as a teaching career British Education Research Association Conference , 05-SEP-07 - 08-SEP-07 [Details]
2007 British Educational Research Association Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A., McMahon, E., & NiMhuircheartaigh, J. (2007) Professional development of primary teachers: Modeling a physical education curriculum model British Educational Research Association Conference , 14-SEP-07 - 19-SEP-07 [Details]
2007 British Education Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A., Halbert, J. & Johnson, P. (2007) Students¿ and teachers¿ experiences of assessment for learning in post-primary physical education British Education Research Association Conference , 05-SEP-07 - 08-SEP-07 [Details]
2006 British Education Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A. & Halbert, J. (2006) Principals¿ and teachers¿ views on the current and proposed post-primary physical education curriculum in Ireland . In: * eds. British Education Research Association Conference , 06-SEP-06 - 09-SEP-06 , pp.*-* [Details]
2006 AIESEP World Congress
MacPhail, A., Tannehill, D. & O'Sullivan, M. (2006) The educational experiences of pre-service and beginning physical education teachers . In: * eds. AIESEP World Congress , 05-JUL-06 - 08-JUL-06 , pp.*-* [Details]
2006 AIESEP World Congress
MacPhail, A., Ni Chroinin, D. & Kinchin, G. (2006) Experiences and thoughts of primary school students: Sport, physical activity and physical education . In: * eds. AIESEP World Congress , 05-JUL-06 - 08-JUL-06 , pp.*-* [Details]
2006 AIESEP World Congress
Collier, C., MacPhail, A. & O'Sullivan, M. (2006) Recreation and leisure interests of adolescent youth in Ireland . In: * eds. AIESEP World Congress , 05-JUL-06 - 08-JUL-06 , pp.*-* [Details]
2006 AIESEP Annual Convention
MacPhail, A., O¿Sullivan, M., & Tannehill, D., (2006) The educational experiences of pre-service and beginning physical education teachers AIESEP Annual Convention , 07-JUL-06 - 11-JUL-06 [Details]
2006 PETE Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A., & Collier, C. (2006) Establishing a physical education research centre: PE PAYS Research Centre PETE Conference , 01-OCT-06 - 03-OCT-06 [Details]
2006 2006 National PETE Conference
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A. & Collier, C. (2006) Developing a Collaborative Pedagogy Research Centre . In: * eds. 2006 National PETE Conference , 12-OCT-06 - 14-OCT-06 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 4th All Island Sports Development Conference
MacPhail, A. (2005) Lifelong Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity (LISPA) . In: * eds. 4th All Island Sports Development Conference , 20-OCT-05 - 21-OCT-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 8th National Forum
MacPhail, A. & Randles, E. (2005) Developments in physical education teacher education: Ireland and beyond . In: * eds. 8th National Forum , 02-SEP-05 - 04-SEP-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 British Education Research Association Conference
Collier, C., O'Sullivan, M., MacPhail, A. & O'Connor, P. (2005) Discourses in physical activity, health, and sport among Irish young people . In: * eds. British Education Research Association Conference , 14-SEP-05 - 17-SEP-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 AIESEP World Congress
MacPhail, A. & Halbert, G. (2005) Action for Life for Secondary Schools: Developing Active Lifestyles Through School Curricula . In: * eds. AIESEP World Congress , 17-NOV-05 - 20-NOV-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 British Education Research Association Conference
Kinchin, G.D. & MacPhail, A. (2005) Examining 'festivity' during a culminating event within a sport education season in Irish primary schools . In: * eds. British Education Research Association Conference , 14-SEP-05 - 17-SEP-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 American Educational Research Association
Kirk, D., MacPhail, A. & Griffin, L. (2005) Analysing learning progressions in games using criteria and standards: A situated learning perspective . In: * eds. American Educational Research Association , 11-APR-05 - 15-APR-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2005 Irish Heart Foundation Conference
MacPhail, A. & Luttrell, S. (2005) Action for Life Senior Cycle . In: * eds. Irish Heart Foundation Conference , 23-SEP-05 - 23-SEP-05 , pp.*-* [Details]
2004 British Educational Research Association Annual Conference
Kirk, D. & MacPhail, A. (2004) Year 5 pupils¿ learning progressions in an invasion game unit: An analysis of a teaching experiment in situated learning . In: * eds. British Educational Research Association Annual Conference , 16-SEP-04 - 18-SEP-04 , pp.*-* [Details]
2004 British Educational Research Association Annual Conference
MacPhail, A. & Halbert, J. (2004) Implementing physical education curriculum developments in Irish primary schools . In: * eds. British Educational Research Association Annual Conference , 16-SEP-04 - 18-SEP-04 , pp.*-* [Details]
2004 European Launch of the European Year of Education through Sport
MacPhail, A. (2004) Sport Education: Physical education in the school and in the community . In: * eds. European Launch of the European Year of Education through Sport , 29-JAN-04 - 30-JAN-04 , pp.*-* [Details]
2004 Cork Physical Education Seminar
MacPhail, A. & Halbert, J. (2004) Irish physical education survey 2003 . In: * eds. Cork Physical Education Seminar , 24-SEP-04 - 25-SEP-04 , pp.*-* [Details]
2004 Irish Sport Council Sport for Young People
MacPhail, A. (2004) Taking a child-centred approach to sport and physical activity . In: * eds. Irish Sport Council Sport for Young People , 03-DEC-04 - 03-DEC-04 , pp.*-* [Details]
2003 British Educational Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A. & Kinchin, G. (2003) The use of drawings as an evaluative tool: Students¿ experiences of Sport Education . In: * eds. British Educational Research Association Conference , 10-SEP-03 - 13-SEP-03 , pp.*-* [Details]
2003 New Zealand Association for Research in Education/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference
MacPhail, A. & Kinchin, G. (2003) The use of drawings as an evaluative tool . In: * eds. New Zealand Association for Research in Education/Australian Association for Research in Education Conference , 29-NOV-03 - 03-DEC-03 , pp.*-* [Details]
2003 2nd International Conference: Teaching Sport and Physical Education for understanding
MacPhail, A., Kirk, D. & Griffin, L. (2003) Conceptions of game play through Teaching Games for Understanding and Sport Education . In: * eds. 2nd International Conference: Teaching Sport and Physical Education for understanding , 11-DEC-03 - 14-DEC-03 , pp.*-* [Details]
2003 National Coaching and Training Centre 7th National Forum
MacPhail, A. (2003) The role of physical education in the school and in the community . In: * eds. National Coaching and Training Centre 7th National Forum , 05-SEP-03 - 07-SEP-03 , pp.*-* [Details]
2002 American Educational Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A. (2002) Nominal Group Technique: Its contribution to obtaining valid and valuable results from young people in educational research . In: * eds. American Educational Research Association Conference , 01-APR-02 - 05-APR-02 , pp.*-* [Details]
2002 British Educational Research Association Conference
MacPhail, A., Kirk, D. & Kinchin, G. (2002) Students¿ alternative conceptions of Sport Education: An institutional-cultural dimension of situativity . In: * eds. British Educational Research Association Conference , 12-SEP-02 - 14-SEP-02 , pp.*-* [Details]
2002 12th Commonwealth International Sport Conference
MacPhail, A., Kirk, D. & Kinchin, G. (2002) Sport Education: Promoting team affiliation through physical education . In: * eds. 12th Commonwealth International Sport Conference , 19-JUL-02 - 23-JUL-02 , pp.*-* [Details]
2001 American Educational Research Association Conference
Kirk, D., Macdonald, D., Glasby, T., Glover, S., MacPhail, A. (2001) Constructing pedagogic discourse in health and physical education: Understanding curriculum change through the work of Basil Bernstein . In: * eds. American Educational Research Association Conference , 10-APR-01 - 14-APR-01 , pp.*-* [Details]
2001 6th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science
MacPhail, A. & Kirk, D. (2001) The coach as committed volunteer . In: * eds. 6th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science , 24-JUL-01 - 28-JUL-01 , pp.*-* [Details]
2001 Oxford Ethnography and Education Conference
MacPhail, A. (2001) Discovering the 'coaching self' through ethnography . In: * eds. Oxford Ethnography and Education Conference , 03-SEP-01 - 04-SEP-01 , pp.*-* [Details]
2000 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport Science Sport Medicine and Physical Education
Macdonald, D., Kirk, D., Braiuka, S., MacPhail, A. (2000) Imagining new millenium work practices for health and physical education. 'Possibilities and limitations for remaking health and physical education practice' . In: * eds. 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport Science Sport Medicine and Physical Education , 07-SEP-00 - 12-SEP-00 , pp.*-* [Details]
2000 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport Science Sport Medicine and Physical Education
Kirk, D. & MacPhail, A. (2000) Teaching games for understanding and situated learning: Rethinking the model . In: * eds. 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport Science Sport Medicine and Physical Education , 07-SEP-00 - 12-SEP-00 , pp.*-* [Details]
2000 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport Science Sport Medicine and Physical Education
MacPhail, A. & Kirk, D. (2000) Reality check: A close up view of junior sport through ethnography . In: * eds. 2000 Pre-Olympic Congress. International Congress on Sport Science Sport Medicine and Physical Education , 07-SEP-00 - 12-SEP-00 , pp.*-* [Details]
1999 Scottish Universities Physical Education Association Conference
MacPhail, A. (1999) What influences Physical Education teachers to offer Higher Grade Physical Education? . In: * eds. Scottish Universities Physical Education Association Conference , 30-DEC-99 - 30-DEC-99 , pp.*-* [Details]
1999 Scottish Universities Physical Education Association Annual Conference
MacPhail, A. (1999) Qualitative data collection from secondary school pupils using Nominal Group technique . In: * eds. Scottish Universities Physical Education Association Annual Conference , 30-DEC-99 - 30-DEC-99 , pp.*-* [Details]

Conference Contributions

  Year Publication
2021 Australian Conference on Educational Research,
Scanlon, D., MacPhail, A., Calderón, A., Murtagh, E., Walsh, C., & Moody, B. Beginning a social justice journey between teacher educators through a community of learners. (2021) AARE Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Australian Conference on Educational Research, Online [Details]
2018 PEPAYS Research Forum 2018,
Sohun, R; MacDonncha, C; MacPhail, A (2018) Physical Activity Parenting and Children's Physical Activity in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], PEPAYS Research Forum 2018, University of Limerick, Ireland , 24-NOV-18 - 24-NOV-18 [Details]
2018 AIESEP World Congress,
Sohun, R; MacDonncha, C; MacPhail, A (2018) An investigation of the relationship between physical activity parenting practices and child physical activity behaviours in Ireland. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], AIESEP World Congress, Edinburgh, Scotland , 25-JUL-18 - 28-JUL-18 [Details]
2018 Growing Up in Ireland, 10th Annual Research Conference 2018,
Sohun, R; MacDonncha, C; MacPhail, A (2018) Physical Activity Parenting and Implications for Future Interventions. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Growing Up in Ireland, 10th Annual Research Conference 2018, Dublin, Ireland , 08-NOV-18 - 08-NOV-18 [Details]
2015 Society of Health & Physical Educators of American (SHAPE America) Conference,
Tannehill, D., MacPhail, A., Parker, M., Moody, B., & Tindall, D. (2015) Self-study in teacher education. [Oral Presentation], Society of Health & Physical Educators of American (SHAPE America) Conference, Seattle, WA. USA , 20-MAR-15 - 20-MAR-15 [Details]
2011 AIESEP International Conference,
O'Sullivan, M, Tannehill, D, MacPhail, A (2011) Hosted annual AIESEP International Conference / Steering Committee, Organising Committee and Scientific Committee. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], AIESEP International Conference, UL, LImerick , 22-JUN-11 - 24-SEP-11 [Details]

Article

  Year Publication
2018 An exploration of the influence of professional relationships on the career pathways of physical education teacher educators.
McEvoy E.;Heikinaro-Johansson P.;MacPhail A. (2018) An exploration of the influence of professional relationships on the career pathways of physical education teacher educators. Article [DOI] [Details]
2018 The professional development of higher education-based teacher educators: needs and realities.
MacPhail A.;Ulvik M.;Guberman A.;Czerniawski G.;Oolbekkink-Marchand H.;Bain Y. (2018) The professional development of higher education-based teacher educators: needs and realities. Article [DOI] [Details]
2018 Transformative Teaching and Learning Through Engaged Practice: Lecturers¿ and Students¿ Experiences in a University and Underserved Community Partnership in Ireland.
Quillinan B.;MacPhail A.;Dempsey C.;McEvoy E. (2018) Transformative Teaching and Learning Through Engaged Practice: Lecturers¿ and Students¿ Experiences in a University and Underserved Community Partnership in Ireland. Article [DOI] [Details]
2018 Development and initial validation of the Teaching Multiple School Subjects Role Conflict Scale (TMSS-RCS).
Iannucci C.;MacPhail A.;R. Richards K. (2018) Development and initial validation of the Teaching Multiple School Subjects Role Conflict Scale (TMSS-RCS). Article [DOI] [Details]
2018 The complexity, tensions and struggles in developing learning communities throughout a Sport Education season.
Luguetti C.;Lopes P.;Sobrinho D.;Carbinatto M.;MacPhail A. (2018) The complexity, tensions and struggles in developing learning communities throughout a Sport Education season. Article [DOI] [Details]
2018 Becoming a physical education teacher during formalised school placement: A rollercoaster of emotions.
Alves M.;MacPhail A.;Queirós P.;Batista P. (2018) Becoming a physical education teacher during formalised school placement: A rollercoaster of emotions. Article [DOI] [Details]
2018 ¿I want to do it all day!¿¿Students¿ experiences of classroom movement integration.
McMullen J.;MacPhail A.;Dillon M. (2018) ¿I want to do it all day!¿¿Students¿ experiences of classroom movement integration. Article [DOI] [Details]
2017 Research lives of physical education teacher educators.
McEvoy E.;MacPhail A.;Heikinaro-Johansson P. (2017) Research lives of physical education teacher educators. Article [DOI] [Details]

Editorial

  Year Publication
2014 Preface.
Batista P.;Queirós P.;Graça A.;Macphail A. (2014) Preface. Editorial [DOI] [Details]
2013 Enhancing physical education pre-service teachers' experiences in physical education teacher education (PETE) programmes.
MacPhail A. (2013) Enhancing physical education pre-service teachers' experiences in physical education teacher education (PETE) programmes. Editorial [DOI] [Details]
2013 Introduction to reading research.
Tannehill D.;MacPhail A.;Halbert G.;Murphy F. (2013) Introduction to reading research. Editorial [Details]
2012 Moving people, moving forward. Papers from the AIESEP 2011 International Conference.
MacPhail A. (2012) Moving people, moving forward. Papers from the AIESEP 2011 International Conference. Editorial [DOI] [Details]
2010 Introduction: Re-visioning young people's voices in physical education and sport.
O'Sullivan M.;MacPhail A. (2010) Introduction: Re-visioning young people's voices in physical education and sport. Editorial [DOI] [Details]

Reviews

  Year Publication
2004 Sport Education: Promoting Team Affiliation Through Physical Education.
MacPhail A.;Kirk D.;Kinchin G. (2004) Sport Education: Promoting Team Affiliation Through Physical Education. Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Other Items Published

  Year Publication
2001 Talent identification, selection and development. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
MacPhail, A (2001) Talent identification, selection and development. Leeds: Human Kinetics. Other Items Published [Details]
2001 Parental influence in physical activity and sport. Leeds: Human Kinetics. Institute of Youth Sport.
MacPhail, A (2001) Parental influence in physical activity and sport. Leeds: Human Kinetics. Institute of Youth Sport. Other Items Published [Details]
2001 Physical education, cognitive development and academic performance. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
MacPhail, A (2001) Physical education, cognitive development and academic performance. Leeds: Human Kinetics. Other Items Published [Details]
2000 The Games Sense Approach: Rationale, Description and a Brief Overview of Research. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
Kirk, D; MacPhail, A (2000) The Games Sense Approach: Rationale, Description and a Brief Overview of Research. Leeds: Human Kinetics. Other Items Published [Details]

Honours and Awards

  Year Title Awarding Body
2015 Lifetime Achievement Fellowship Award (International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education) International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education

Professional Associations

  Association Function From / To
Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (AIESEP) Member /
American Educational Research Association Member 30-DEC-99 / 30-DEC-99
British Educational Research Association Member 30-DEC-99 / 30-DEC-99
Educational Studies Association of Ireland Member 30-DEC-99 / 30-DEC-99
Physical Education Association of Ireland Vice-President, President and Committee member 01-OCT-08 /

Employment

  Employer Position From / To
University of Glasgow, Scotland Graduate Assistant /
Loughborough University, UK Research Associate /

Education

  Year Institution Qualification Subject
2001 University of Glasgow Ph.D. Curriculum Development
1992 University of Edinburgh Bachelor of Education (Honours) Physical Education

Teaching Interests

Ann's main teaching interests revolve around physical education teacher education, young people in sport, curriculum development in physical education, teaching, learning and assessment issues within school physical education, and methodological issues in working with young people.