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Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
7515SPOSCI-JAN-PAR
Aims
The module aims to provide students with theoretical knowledge and applied skills needed for planning, organisation, and practice of research in sports performance analysis. Students will utilise available academic resources effectively to prepare and plan a research project. Students will manage a research project proposal process including ethics applications, write in a scientific manner, and demonstrate written and statistical literacies appropriate to the sub-discipline in sports performance.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Formulate a novel research proposal at the forefront of their academic discipline and demonstrate critical scientific writing skills
2.
Demonstrate competence in research ethics processes and procedures when undertaking research involving human subjects.
3.
Identify and critically evaluate a range of statistical skills and techniques, showing a comprehensive understanding of their use, applicability, and faults.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to statistical methods, and examination of already published data to examine concepts of validity/reliability.
Fundamentals of research proposal writing, the project process, managing the project and the supervision process.
Understanding of ethical processes
Approaches to the dissemination of project output
Advanced data handling and processing skills for large projects
Application and use of Bibliographical academic referencing software
Consideration and exploration around presenting data: Poster design
Consideration and exploration around journal publishing
Consideration and exploration data analysis techniques
Consideration and exploration of analysis software
Additional Information:This module provides students an opportunity to apply the taught and guided learning knowledge and skills to prepare a comprehensive research proposal relevant to a master’s level in sports performance analysis. The module will include guided learning through fundamental elements of qualitative and quantitative research design, research methods and ethics procedures. Students will develop systematic literature review skills and further develop academic writing skills through small-group tutorials. Students will engage with research supervisors throughout the semester to develop their research proposal. Students’ knowledge and skills will be assessed through completion of individual assignments. Students are presented with opportunities to gain peer and lecturer formative feedback on their assessment within small group seminar sessions and individual tutor meetings that take place throughout the semester.