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Ms Fiona Hackett

Lecturer
Department of Life and Health Sciences
Muirhevna Building
| Room: M328
[email protected]
+353 (0)42 9370200

Biography

Fiona is a Lecturer on BSc. Health and Physical Activity, BSc. Nutrition and Health and BA. Early Childhood Education and Care.  She has a First-Class Honours Degree in Sport Science and Health, a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a Graduate Certificate in Women's Health in Sport and Exercise.  Fiona is currently completing a Doctorate through Dublin City University and her research focuses on The Athlete-Mother Journey in Gaelic Games - exploring the practices, perceptions and experiences of players as they navigate a sporting career throughout their reproductive years.  Other research interests include, female athlete health and performance and supporting girls to be physically active.   

Teaching

BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Health

Science, Agriculture & Animal Health|Sport & Physical Activity DK888 Level 8
Course type: Undergraduate
Study mode: Full-Time
Duration: 4 Years
Start date: Sep 2026

Qualifications & Awards

BSc. Sport Science and Health

MSc. Exercise Physiology

PGCert. Women's Health in Sport and Exercise

PGCert. Teaching and Learning

Research & Interests

Active female health and physiology

Health enhancing physical activity

Adapted physical activity