This module will develop student knowledge in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Within this module learners will gain knowledge and understanding of research methods and analysis in the context of psychology, sport and exercise. Students will be introduced to research processes, together with developing knowledge of the ethical issues involved in sport and exercise psychology research. Learners will complete data analysis using both quantitative (statistical packages (e.g., SPSS) using and qualitative in a variety of tasks to interpret and represent data.

1. Assessment workbook will assess students as they work through a series of tasks to develop their skills, knowledge and application in regard to quantitative and qualitative research (LO 4).
2. 60 minute exam (LO 1-3). Students will be examined on both quantitative and qualitative research methods leant throughout the module. The exam will be an open book exam, where students are able to utilise resources to help construct their answers during the exam period.

Students follow a two-semester study programme. Students will learn through a mixed of a combination of asynchronous lectures and synchronous lectures, and seminars. Video lectures will be posted on the virtual learning environment (VLE) and students will be required to view these each week prior to completing the seminar activities will then be used to build upon the material presented in the video lectures. In addition, students can access support material via the virtual learning environment (e.g., Blackboard) and Microsoft teams.
Students are required to access additional support material independently. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising task-related feedback on a week-by-week basis, together with discussions to encourage peer-learning in addition to comments from relevant tutor
Students will learn through a combination of video lectures, independent activities, formative feedback tasks, peer to peer discussions, and 1-2-1 tutor support.

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

Brace, N., Snelgar, R. & Kemp, R. (2016). SPSS for Psychologists (6th Edition). London: Palgrave-McMillian.¿

Jones, I. (2014). Research methods for sports studies (3rd Edition). London: Routledge.

Sparkes, A. C., & Smith, B. (2014). Qualitative research methods in sport, exercise and health: From process to product. Oxon: Routledge.

Students will develop their knowledge in the area of sport and exercise psychology research methods and analysis. In particular, students will be introduced to research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design. This module will develop students conceptual and historical appreciation of research methods and analysis in the context of psychology, sport and exercise. Students will be introduced to research processes, together with developing knowledge of the ethical issues involved in sport and exercise psychology research. Students will develop their understanding of planning a research project, developing research questions and building a rationale for research in sport and exercise psychology. 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.

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

2. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Enquiry, Learning, Problem Solving

3. Understand the process of conducting ethical research in sport and exercise psychology. Knowledge and Understanding

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

1. A qualitative data analysis report will assess the ability of students to adopt and perform an appropriate method of analysis on data compiled from interviews conducted on fellow students during the module (LO 4).
2. 60 minute exam (LO 1-3). Students will be examined on both quantitative and qualitative research methods leant throughout the module. The exam will be an open book exam, where students are able to utilise resources to help construct their answers during the exam period.