Module Descriptors
INQUIRY, RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
SPOR50318
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jacky Forsyth
Email: J.J.Forsyth@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 53
Independent Study Hours: 247
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- RESEARCH REPORT weighted at 25%
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 25%
- RESEARCH PROPOSAL weighted at 40%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 10%
Module Details
Module Texts
1. Bradbury, A. (2000). 'Successful Presentation Skills' Rogan Page. ISBN: 0-149-43259-4
2. Kinnear, P. R., & Gray, C. D. (2007). 'SPSS 15 made simple'. Hove, East Sussex.
Psychology Press. ISBN: 1841696862
3. Thomas, J. R. and Nelson, J. K. (1996). 'Research Methods on Physical Activity'. Champaign: ILL.
Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-481-9
2. Kinnear, P. R., & Gray, C. D. (2007). 'SPSS 15 made simple'. Hove, East Sussex.
Psychology Press. ISBN: 1841696862
3. Thomas, J. R. and Nelson, J. K. (1996). 'Research Methods on Physical Activity'. Champaign: ILL.
Human Kinetics. ISBN: 0-88011-481-9
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar / workshop space
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped seminar / workshop space
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities.
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours of lectures covering central content of the module.
24 hours of student/tutor-led workshops.
5 hours of meetings with research paper supervisor (group and individual)
20 hours of group based activity and preparing for the presentation
10 hours as a volunteer for research and reflection
50 hours of tutor-initiated independent learning activities
167 hours of independent study in preparation for assignments
24 hours of student/tutor-led workshops.
5 hours of meetings with research paper supervisor (group and individual)
20 hours of group based activity and preparing for the presentation
10 hours as a volunteer for research and reflection
50 hours of tutor-initiated independent learning activities
167 hours of independent study in preparation for assignments
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
A group research project weighted at 50% in total, including
1. an individual write-up of 1500 words in length (research report 25%) (Learning outcomes 4 & 5)
2. a group presentation (25%). (Learning outcomes 1 & 2)
3. A 2000 word research proposal, including a literature review, weighted at 40%. (Learning outcomes 3 & 6)
4. A reflection (equivalent to 500 words) on being involved in a research experiment (10%). (Learning outcome 2)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via a series of weekly based tasks delivered both in workshops, and through a virtual learning environment. Guidance on a draft of the research project and proposal will be given following meetings with subject specific staff.
A group research project weighted at 50% in total, including
1. an individual write-up of 1500 words in length (research report 25%) (Learning outcomes 4 & 5)
2. a group presentation (25%). (Learning outcomes 1 & 2)
3. A 2000 word research proposal, including a literature review, weighted at 40%. (Learning outcomes 3 & 6)
4. A reflection (equivalent to 500 words) on being involved in a research experiment (10%). (Learning outcome 2)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via a series of weekly based tasks delivered both in workshops, and through a virtual learning environment. Guidance on a draft of the research project and proposal will be given following meetings with subject specific staff.
Module Indicative Content
This module provides students with the opportunity to develop personal communcation and presentation skills, and
to acquire the skills necessary to work effectively in a group (eg, team roles and responsibilities, effective decision making
in groups, working with others). It will also outline skills required for independent study (eg, deep and surface
approaches to learning) and introduce students to methods of critical analysis, reasoning and argumentation.
Potential careers in Sport, Health and Exercise will be outlined to help inform students' module choices at level 3.
The module will also develop the skills necessary for conducting research in Sport, Health and Exercise. These
include reviewing the research process (eg, what makes a good research question, accessing research literature), guidelines for writing a research report, quantitative statistics (eg, t-test, analysis of variance, non parametric statistics), qualitative approaches (eg, content analysis, ethnography, action research), and using appropriate software to analyse data and interpret output.
to acquire the skills necessary to work effectively in a group (eg, team roles and responsibilities, effective decision making
in groups, working with others). It will also outline skills required for independent study (eg, deep and surface
approaches to learning) and introduce students to methods of critical analysis, reasoning and argumentation.
Potential careers in Sport, Health and Exercise will be outlined to help inform students' module choices at level 3.
The module will also develop the skills necessary for conducting research in Sport, Health and Exercise. These
include reviewing the research process (eg, what makes a good research question, accessing research literature), guidelines for writing a research report, quantitative statistics (eg, t-test, analysis of variance, non parametric statistics), qualitative approaches (eg, content analysis, ethnography, action research), and using appropriate software to analyse data and interpret output.