What does it take to be a well-rounded scientist in the fields of sport and exercise performance, therapy and rehabilitation, and health? How would you go about designing a study, collecting the data, and analysing the results? How is this knowledge developed upon to inform understanding? Knowledge of the various statistical analysis approaches and writing research proposals are fundamental skills to learn as a sport scientist as well as a sports therapist and rehabilitator. In this module you will gain an understanding of research methods typically used in a sport and exercise and/or a therapy and rehabilitation setting, developing the ability to select, employ and interpret statistics in your research. You will gain an appreciation of the fundamentals of forming a feasible and appropriate study, providing you with the tools and techniques required to conduct independent research in the final year of your degree.
Lectures 16 hours, Practical 2 hours, Seminar 14 hours
Online Test Test. Assessment Details: Online Test worth 20%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
2,500 words Short Writing Piece worth 80%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Analyse the strengths and weaknesses associated with a range of research methods and enquiry.
2. Interpret descriptive, graphical, and inferential statistics that inform answers to specific research questions concerned with both simple and complex research designs.
3. Effectively communicate information in an appropriate format.
4. Evaluate and interpret the findings of relevant research literature to effectively conceptualise a research proposal with clear rationale.
5. Devise a clear, specific and testable research question.
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