Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of Stages 1-3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
This module aims to have students produce a report which evaluates all aspects of the research process and which indicates future recommendations.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically review a body of literature integral to a research project.
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Produce a detailed and justified account of the methods employed for a research project.
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Analyse and interpret raw data and present results appropriately.
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Discuss the data obtained in relation to the research question, existing literature and current practice.
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Produce a conclusion which evaluates relevant aspects of a research process and includes future recommendations.
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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 and exercise science based research; ethics related to research; developing and piloting research methods; statistics and research design.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 6 | Supervision
| 8 | Tutorials
| 10 |
Directed Study
| | Research design, testing, analysis and write up
| 300 |
Private Study
| | Reading
| 126 |
| Mode of Delivery
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.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Research Dissertation
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.
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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.
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