The culmination of your undergraduate degree, your dissertation provides you with the opportunity to put into practice the competencies you have developed during your studies, and comprehensively engage in a topic that you are interested in and passionate about. You will design, conduct and complete an extended piece of independent research in the specialist area of sport, exercise and/or health. After identifying an appropriate research question, you will further your knowledge in forming a search strategy, reviewing the literature and critically evaluating the current body of research. You will apply your understanding of research methods to design an experimental approach and collect data which you can analyse, present and report in scientific communications. You will be supported by lectures that cover the planning, management and dissemination of the project, however a majority of the learning experience will follow a student-led approach under the direction of project supervisor. Your academic supervisor will advise on methodology, analysis and presentation, and will create an environment which will cultivate independent work and thinking. The qualities and skills that you develop during the course of the dissertation will set you up for postgraduate study or a career in research, but also prepare you for employment in a broad range of career pathways.
Lectures 6 hours, Tutorial 4 hours, Workshops 2 hours
5,000 - 8000 words Extended Writing . Assessment Details: Dissertation worth 80%. This Assessment is Pass Compulsory.
15 mins Presentation. Assessment Details: Presentation worth 20%.
Reassessment Method: Like for like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Identify and formulate an informed and testable research question in the area of sport, exercise and health
2. Design and plan a research project employing appropriate research methods to address the formulated question
3. Critically understand, evaluate and contrast theoretical concepts, methodology and data from the body of literature relevant to the chosen area of research
4. Employ high standards of research conduct and integrity whilst applying appropriate techniques of data collection and analysis
5. Collect, analyse, present, interpret and appraise original data, and formulate meaningful conclusions whilst drawing upon relevant literature
6. Synthesise and disseminate research outcomes applying principles of good science communication in both a written report and an oral conference presentation
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