Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Tutorial

Module Offerings

7109SPOSCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop and extend student's knowledge and practical experience of the research process and the use of advanced research skills. This will involve a critical analysis of the methodology and results of research and the assimilation of a research project that demonstrates the ability to plan, design and conduct a piece of independent research within a discipline of sport and exercise science.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in conducting independent empirical research
2.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of advanced methodologies and use evidence to select approaches that are most appropriate
3.
Synthesize ideas or information in innovate ways to generate transformative solutions or construct arguments that integrate and extend knowledge
4.
Demonstrate competency in research governance, including principles of ethical research and laboratory safety
5.
Exhibit good decision making in the choice and application of data processing and statistical analysis procedures
6.
Apply, report and interpret statistical analysis of quantitative data

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Research design and ethical approval. Conduct independent empirical research project. Supervision / mentor tutorials. Viva.
Module Overview:
This module will develop and extend your knowledge and practical experience of the research process and the use of advanced research skills. This will involve a critical analysis of the methodology and results of research and the assimilation of a research project that demonstrates the ability to plan, design and conduct a piece of independent research within a discipline of Sport and Exercise Science.
Additional Information:This module requires students to undertake a Master's level independent research project in the Sport and Exercise Science discipline relevant to their programme of study.

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