This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The research projects are conducted with the supervision of an appropriate subject supervisor who will advise the student on issues such as methodology, analysis and presentation whilst the student takes responsibility for organising, conducting, analysing and presenting the research as required. The proposal for the study will have been approved as part of the research methods module.
Total contact hours: 6
Private study hours: 594
Total study hours: 600
Dissertation 100%
Altman, D.G. and Vincent, W.J. Statistics in Kinesiology, 3rd Edition, Illinois: Human Kinetics
Burns, R. (2000). Introduction to Research Methods. London: Sage.
Coakes, S. J., Steed, L. G. (2003). SPSS Analysis Without Anguish Version 11.0 for Windows. Australia: Wiley and Sons
Coolican, H. (1999). Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. Hodder and Stoughton
Creswell, J. (2009). Research design: qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Field, A. (2009) Discovering Statistics Using SPSS, 3rd Edition, London: Sage
Greenhalgh, T. (2006) How to Read A Paper the basics of evidence-based medicine Third Edition Blackwell Publishing
Holliday, A. (2002). Doing and Writing Qualitative Research. London: Sage publications.
Hulley, S. et al (2007) Designing clinical research. 3rd Edn Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Nitoumanis, N. (2001). A Step-by-Step Guide to SPSS for Sport and Exercise Studies. London: Routledge.
Thomas, J, R., Nelson, J. K. (2001). Research Methods in Physical Activity. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
Williams, C., Wragg, C. (2004). Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science: A Student Guide. London: Routledge.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Show the capability to carry out a reasonably substantive investigation and/or developmental enquiry
Critically appraise ideas and empirical findings in order to formulate research hypotheses that address a chosen research question,
Exemplify, and explicitly justify, the use of appropriate research and enquiry methods
Provide evidence of a critical and analytical approach to the collection, organisation and interpretation of scientific data,
Demonstrate an ability to undertake a study and critical evaluation of relevant background reading
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate communication and presentation skills - via the use of student effectively communicating the findings of the research project.
Apply information technology - through importing of graphics, word processing, internet searches and working with a statistical software package.
Apply numeracy - evidenced via working with statistics necessary to identify correlations and differences within data.
Demonstrate problem solving and the ability to plan and manage learning – achieved through the identification and correct usage of statistical tests for specific data types and sets and through completing the self-directed study necessary to successfully complete the required assignment set within this module.
Demonstrate interactive group skills – evidenced through the student having to work with individuals and groups of subjects to complete the data collection section of their research.
Develop a self-reflective element to learning and evaluation.
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