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 follow an 13-week distance learning guided study programme and access support material via Blackboard and MS Teams. Each week represents an Activity that contains a series of learning outcomes to be achieved, followed by tasks using a range of formats (e.g., video lectures, reading materials, podcasts) to achieve the learning outcomes. Students will be required to access additional support material independently. Within the Activities students will use the collaborative discussion boards to further reflect on and analyse their own work, and the work of their peers to facilitate learning. Students will have the opportunity to critically discuss module content with module tutors and their peers via a live webinar. The assessments set within the module will allow students to demonstrate understanding and critical analysis skills via content and task related activities drawn from the module topic areas. In addition to core tasks, further additional reading, optional tasks and specific preparation for the module assessments will be required. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module comprising task-related feedback within the discussion boards, together with the opportunity for peer-learning in addition to comments from relevant tutors.

Appropriately and adequately equipped computer software (i.e., Blackboard and Microsoft teams).
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard and Microsoft Teams.

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Gratton, C., and Jones, I (2010) Research Methods in Sports Studies. Taylor and Francis

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

This module will require students to build upon your knowledge of research gained the Introduction to Research Skills module in the first year. Within this module learners will gain knowledge and understanding of research design, data collection methods, and data analysis skills. Students will complete further data analysis skills in either quantitative or qualitative analysis. This will include developing an understanding of how to construct a proposal and one to one meetings with relevant dissertation supervisors.

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

2. Evidence 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. Show numeracy and problem-solving skills and 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 2000 words (50%) (LO 1, 2, 3)
Learners are required to write up a research project. Learners will be provided with a quantitative project title, to which they must assign themselves. Learners are required to collect, input and analyse data and write a 2000-word report on the project.

2. Project Proposal 10-minute video presentation (50%) (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.