Conor Heffernan

Dr. Conor Heffernan is a Lecturer in Social Sciences of Sport at the School of Sport, Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. His research spans physical culture, gender studies, and sports sociology with particular focus on Irish contexts and historical perspectives.

• Academic Rank: Lecturer
• Research Foci: Physical Culture • Masculinity • Biomechanics • 19th Century Social History • Disability Studies

His recent publications examine critical thinking pedagogy in sport sociology, historical stone lifting practices in Ireland, gender dimensions of sports concussions, and Para-powerlifting experiences. Research outputs show strong engagement with Irish social contexts and sociocultural analysis of athletic practices.

Scientific Recognition:

• Common Ground Research Networks Publishers Prize (2022)

Conference activities include organizing the Global Zombie Conference (2023) and delivering presentations on Bernarr Macfadden's censorship in Ireland, back squat evolution in training science, and athlete post-career transitions.