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MODULE DESCRIPTOR |
Module Title |
Research Project |
Reference |
HS4101 |
Version |
8 |
Created |
April 2024 |
SCQF Level |
SCQF 10 |
Approved |
June 2010 |
SCQF Points |
45 |
Amended |
June 2021 |
ECTS Points |
22.5 |
Aims of Module |
To provide students with the opportunity to undertake a piece of supervised, independent in-depth research into a specific area and to apply the full range of associated research skills required to produce a dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes for Module |
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: |
1 |
Critically review a body of literature integral to a research project. |
2 |
Produce a detailed account of the methods employed for a research project. |
3 |
Analyse and interpret data and present results. |
4 |
Discuss the data obtained in relation to the research question, existing literature and current practice. |
5 |
Critically justify and evaluate relevant aspects of a research process and provide future recommendations. |
Indicative Module Content |
Critical review of literature and managing the research process; Review of common constraints of, and strategies for, working within the boundaries of sport, coaching and exercise science based research; Ethics related to research; Developing and piloting research methods; Statistics and research design; scientific understanding, scientific capability, scientific capacity. |
Module Delivery |
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. A small number of tutorials and lectures will be provided. In addition, each student will be allocated a project supervisor from whom he/she will receive support and relevant advice. The meetings will be initiated by the student and the supervisor will act as a facilitator. |
Indicative Student Workload |
Full Time |
Part Time |
Contact Hours |
24
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N/A
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Non-Contact Hours |
426
|
N/A
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Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours |
N/A
|
N/A
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TOTAL |
450
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N/A
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Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
 
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ASSESSMENT PLAN |
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. |
Component 1 |
Type: |
Coursework |
Weighting: |
50% |
Outcomes Assessed: |
2, 3, 4
|
Description: |
Research Paper |
Component 2 |
Type: |
Practical Exam |
Weighting: |
50% |
Outcomes Assessed: |
1, 5
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Description: |
Academic Poster and Viva defence |
Module Requirements |
Prerequisites for Module |
Successful completion of Stages 1-3 of either BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course or Stage 3 of the BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching course, or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module |
None. |
Precluded Modules |
None. |
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
Each individual student will be allocated 6 hours of supervision once they have reached the point at which they are able to commence data collection. Supervision will be provided up to this point as required usually in a group format. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY |
1 |
THOMAS, J.R. NELSON, J.K. AND SILVERMAN, S.J., 2015. Research methods in physical activity. 7th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
2 |
PALLANT, J., 2020. SPSS survival manual: A step by step guide to data analysis using IBM SPSS. 7th ed. London: Open University Press. |
3 |
BAZELEY, P., 2020. Qualitative data analysis: Practical strategies. 3rd ed. London: Sage. |