Contact Hours: (24)
Lectures - 12 hours
Workshops/seminars - 12 hours

Independent Study Hours: (126)
Blackboard-supported activity - 20 hours
Researching - 50 hours
Data collection and analysis- 25 hours
Experiential learning - 10 hours
Writing assessments - 21 hours

Skills needed to conduct research in Sport and Exercise will be developed. These skills include: reviewing the research process (such as what makes a good research question, and accessing research literature); an appreciation of the ethical concerns involved with research, writing a research report; using quantitative and qualitative methodologies and statistical analyses (e.g. research design, sampling techniques, t tests, analysis of variance and non-parametric statistical analysis); using qualitative approaches (content analysis, ethnography, action research); and using appropriate software to analyse data and interpret output. Skills required for group work and independent study will also be developed, as well as skills in using e-technologies to share information and experiences. Although not assessed, the module will focus on career development in sport and exercise, as part of the PDP process.

A group research project weighted at 50%, including an individual write up consisting of 1500 words, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2.

An 800-word proposal, based on a pre-assigned research-informed rationale or a vocationally-relevant need, weighted at 40%, assessing learning outcomes 3 and 1.

Failure to pass the proposal AND have a signed supervisor agreement sheet downgrades the overall module grade to a GP1

A reflection on being involved in a research experiment, communicated using e-technology (10%), assessing learning outcome 4.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative feedback through drafts of their work. Students will also receive group and 1-to-1 tutorials with their tutors to assist them in their group projects and in the development of their proposals.

Appropriately-equipped IT suite
Appropriate technical support for projects
Appropriately-equipped lecture room
Appropriately-equipped laboratories
Suitable soft/hardware to support e-technologies

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Gratton, C., & Jones, I. (2004). Research methods for sport studies. London: Routledge.
Kinnear, P. R., & Gray, C. D. (2007). SPSS 15 made simple. Hove, East Sussex: Psychology Press.
Thomas, J. R., & Nelson, J. K. (2005). Research methods in physical activity (4th ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.