Hayley Kavanagh
Name: Hayley Kavanagh
Email: hayley.kavanagh4@mail.dcu.ie
Room number: A247A
Qualifications to date: BSc (Hons) Sport Science and Health
PhD Research title: SO Fun: Investigating Motor Skill Proficiency of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Year commenced: 2020
Anticipated year of completion: 2024
Supervisor: Dr Johann Issartel
Research Summary:
I am currently studying a full-time PhD conducting research with Special Olympics Ireland. My research is funded by ReThink Ireland in association with Special Olympics Ireland. Fundamental movement skills (FMS) represent the ‘building blocks’ of specific movement skills necessary for being physically active, participating in games and sports. This research aims to investigate the FMS of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) aged 4-12 years. The research undertakes a mixed-methods approach, examining the FMS of children with ID, alongside investigating both parents and coaches perceptions of children's FMS.
Acknowledgements: Special Olympics Ireland, ReThink Ireland