• This module will require learners to build upon their knowledge of research gained in the level 4 Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology module. Within this module learners 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 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 meeting with relevant dissertation supervisors.

Students will learn through a combination of video lectures, independent activities, formative feedback tasks, peer to peer discussions, and 1-2-1 tutor support.

Contact Hours:
1-2-1 tutor – module support meeting.

Independent Study hours:
6 x 1 hours of video lectures will provide a general overview of themes and topics covered in the module.
13 x 18 hours of engagement with weekly tasks and activities (e.g., consolidating video lectures, reading and engaging with resources/links, inquiry based learning, discussion boards, formative assessments).
55 hours of assignment preparation and completion.

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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

Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment
Microsoft Teams
Internet access
Library facilities

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
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

1. Research Project 2000w (60%) (LO1, 2, 3)
Learners are required to write up a research project. Learners will be provided a qualitative and quantitative project title, to which they must assign themselves. Learners are required to collect, input and analyse the data and write a 2000-word report on the project. 60% 2000 Words

2. Dissertation Proposal 10-minute video presentation (40%) (LO1, 4)
Learners are required to submit a video presentation outlining their dissertation proposal, which is to be completed in the level 6 module. The proposal must include a background / justification, methodology, and include a risk assessment and ethical considerations where required. 40% 10-minute video presentation

This module will require you to build upon your knowledge of research gained in the Research in Sport and Exercise Psychology module in your first year. Within this module learners 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 their programme demands of them.

You will be required to apply your research skills by analysing data for a small research project of qualitative or quantitative design relevant to the programme.

You will finally develop your own ideas on the dissertations projects that you wish to undertake in level 6. This will include developing an understanding of how to construct a proposal and one to one meeting with relevant dissertation supervisors.