This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The course takes the form of an individual research study. There are initial taught lectures covering ethical considerations and the management of a research project. The research projects are then conducted with the supervision of a School tutor who will advise the student on issues such as methodology, analysis and presentation, but it is the student's responsibility to organise, conduct, analyse and present the research as required.
Total Contact Hours: 12
Total Private Study Hours: 288
Total Study Hours: 300
Individual Research Project (10,000 words) – 100%
Burns, R. (2000). Introduction to Research Methods. London: Sage.
Holliday, A. (2002). Doing and Writing Qualitative Research. Sage publications.
Coolican, H. (1999). Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. Hodder and Stoughton.
Nitoumanis, N. (2001). A Step-by-Step Guide to SPSS for Sport and Exercise Studies. Routledge.
Thomas, J, R., Nelson, J. K. (2001). Research Methods in Physical Activity. Human Kinetics.
Williams, C., Wragg, C. (2004). Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science: A Student Guide. Routledge.
Coakes, S. J., Steed, L. G. (2003). SPSS Analysis Without Anguish Version 11.0 for Windows. Wiley.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
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:
Demonstrate an understanding of research investigation within sport.
Display an understanding of the main features of scientific and non-scientific investigation and presentation.
Appreciate the relative advantages and disadvantages of selected research methods.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate data analysis techniques.
Present research findings, relating to sports and exercise management in an appropriate format.
Produce a dissertation suitable for Stage 3 study in sport and exercise management.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate skills in numeracy, evidenced via working with statistics necessary to identify correlations and differences within data.
Demonstrate skills in information technology, through the preparation for presentations (including importing of graphics, word processing, internet searches) and working with a statistical software package.
Demonstrate communication and presentation skills via the use of student effectively communicating the findings of the research project.
Demonstrate skills in problem solving, achieved through the identification and correct usage of statistical tests for specific data types and sets.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and manage learning through completing the self-directed study necessary to successfully complete the required assignments 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.
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