Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook (3rd ed.) Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Kirton, B. (2012). Brilliant Workplace Skills for Students & Graduates. Prentice-Hall
Smith, M. F. (2010) Research Methods in Sport. Exeter, UK: Learning Matters
Gratton, C., and Jones, I (2010) Research Methods in Sports Studies. Taylor and Francis
Field, A. (2013) Discover Statistics Using IBM SPSS. SAGE Publications

Students must meet the award entry criteria

Access to Blackboard/Pebble+/voice thread
Skills laboratory and access to airway management trainers/equipment
IT resources
Library resources

The module will be supported by an Enterprise & Employability Resource Bank that will provide learning materials from your Faculty/School, Careers as well as external contributors. Students will be encouraged through the Students Union's Enterprise Society to make use of student-led activities such as workshops, mentoring and networking events provided by NACUE (National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs) as well using and populating a website/depository for disseminating and sharing `good practice'.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodologies and analyses Knowledge and understanding
Analysis

2. Demonstrate an ability to collect, analyse and interpret primary data in order to address a research question/hypothesis, or vocationally- relevant problem
Analysis
Problem Solving
Communication
Learning
Application
Enquiry

3. Demonstrate numeracy and problem solving skills and to be technologically, digitally and information literate
Learning
Problem Solving

4. Apply an in depth knowledge and understanding to an appropriate area in sport, health and exercise to plan a safe and ethically considered research proposal Knowledge and Understanding
Enquiry
Problem Solving
Reflection

This module will require learners to build upon their knowledge of research gained in the level 4 Developing Research Skills module. Within this module learner’s will gain knowledge and understanding of research design, data collection methods, and data analysis skills. Learners will complete further data analysis skills in either quantitative or qualitative analysis as per the area of expertise their programme demands of them.

Learners will be required to apply their research skills by planning, conducting and analysing data for a small research project of qualitative or quantitative design relevant to their programme.

Learners will finally develop their own ideas on the dissertations projects in which they wish to undertake in level 6. This will include developing an understanding of how to construct a proposal and one to one meetings with relevant dissertation supervisors

"Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (39 hours)¿
13 x 1 hour lectures
13 x 2 hour clinical workshops (including first aid)

Guided¿Independent¿Study: (111 hours)¿
21 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures¿
21 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops¿
20 hours in assignment preparation¿
10 hours presentation preparation¿
22 hours student-led independent study¿
17 hours first aid revision / prep"

Coursework - Project (2,000 words) weighted at 50%.
Dissertation Proposal Presentation 10 minutes) weighted at 50%.

Students will be required to complete two assessments

1. Assessment 1- Project 2000w (50%) (LO1, 2, 3 )
Learners are required to complete a research project. Learners will be provided a qualitative and qualitative project title relevant to their course of study, to which they must assign themselves. Learners are required to plan and conduct the project and analyse the data and write a 2000-word report on the project.

2. Assessment 2- Dissertation Proposal Presentation (10 minutes). (50%) (LO1, 4)
Learners are required to present a 10-minute oral presentation around their dissertation proposal. The presentation must include a background / justification, methodology, and ethical considerations.

This module will require you to build upon your knowledge of research gained the Developing Research Skills module in your first year. Within this module learner’s will gain knowledge and understanding of research design, data collection methods, and data analysis skills. You will complete further data analysis skills in either quantitative or qualitative analysis as per the area of expertise your programme demands.

You will be required to apply your research skills by planning, conducting and analysing data for a small research project of qualitative or quantitative design.

You will then begin to identify your areas of interest for your dissertation project which you will undertake in your final year. This will include developing an understanding of how to construct a proposal and one to one meetings with relevant dissertation supervisors.