Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6100SSLN-SEP-MTP

Aims

To rigorously investigate an issue relevant to the programme of study

Learning Outcomes

1.
Conduct independent critical research in a topic area relevant to the programme of study
2.
Present answers to relevant research aims and objectives using an appropriate and rigorous methodological approach
3.
Demonstrate the ability to manipulate and present data in a suitable format
4.
Successfully critique; reflect upon and rigorously defend their dissertation

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Generating research aims and objectives; Deconstructing the dissertation; Critiquing research evidence; Ethical considerations in research; Designing valid and reliable methodological approaches; Refinement of data collection tools; Data analysis; Presentation of results; Discussing and concluding research
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to investigate an issue in-depth and relevant to your programme of study.
Additional Information:This module will enable students to discover issues surrounding the conducting of research related fields relevant to the programme of study. The module will demand that students design and conduct a substantial piece of research in an appropriate topic area. Students will present both a written thesis and also a verbal presentation of their research project. In addition to this, students will be required to defend their dissertation in viva-voce examination.

Assessments

Dissertation

Presentation