Students will attend a series of lectures and interactive student-centred workshops focussed on sport and exercise research methods and analysis. In particular, students will be introduced to research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design. Students will be introduced to research processes, together with developing knowledge of the ethical issues involved in sport and exercise research. Students will develop their understanding of planning a research project and developing research questions. Students will explore quantitative research methods and analysis, and use statistical packages (e.g., SPSS) to analyse, interpret and represent data. Students will also explore qualitative research methods and analysis with a focus on data collection and analyses techniques.

Gratton, C., & Jones, I. (2009). Research methods for sports studies. 2nd Edition. London: Routledge.
Pallant, J. (2016). SPSS survival manual. 6th Edition. UK: Open University Press.
Sparkes, A. C., & Smith, B. (2014). Qualitative research methods in sport, exercise and health: From process to product. Oxon: Routledge.

Access to Blackboard/
IT resources (e.g., SPSS)
Library resources

1. Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs and analyses in sport and exercise settings.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative research methods
Enquiry
Learning
Problem Solving

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of conducting research in sport and exercise settings Knowledge and Understanding

4. Complete, report and interpret basic quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Analysis
Communication
Enquiry
Problem Solving

Coursework - Research Workbook weighted at 20%. Coursework - Reflection (500 words) weighted at 30%. Examination - 1 hour unseen exam weighted at 50%.

A 20% weighted submission of research workbooks. Participation in a research project and a 500-word reflection weighted at 30%. An unseen exam weighted at 50%.

Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment and a pass awarded by an overall mark of 40% or above and each element of assessment must be submitted.

1. A 20% weighted submission of a quantitative and qualitative research workbook (which will assess LO 4).

2. Evidence of participation in a sport and exercise research project and a 500-word reflection of the process (which will assess LO 3) - 30%.

3. Completion of an unseen 1 hour exam on research methods and analysis (LO1, 2, and 4) - 50%. Final assessment.

Formative Assessment:

1. Via weekly completing of the research methods workbook.
2. Via blackboard tasks
3. Via informal tutor feedback in seminars.

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR SEMESTER 1/2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:

Coursework - Research Workbook - 20%
On line presentation - 80%

Students will participate in a combination of lectures, seminars and independent learning activities designed and delivered through Blackboard to explore the relevant concepts.

You will attend a series of lectures and interactive student-centred workshops focussed on sport and exercise research methods and analysis. In particular, you will be introduced to research methodologies and processes, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design and to the ethical issues involved in sport and exercise research. You will develop your understanding of planning a research project and developing research questions. You will explore quantitative research methods and analysis, and use statistical packages (e.g., SPSS) to analyse, interpret and represent data as well as exploring qualitative research methods and analysis with a focus on data collection and analyses techniques.