Module Details

Module Code: RECH
Module Title: Applied Research in Sport and Health
Title: Applied Research in Sport and Health
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Colin Coyle
Domains:  
Module Description: Acquire and develop skills relevant to the research process (study design, data handling, analysis and presentation, and academic writing) to allow successful completion of a research project in sport and exercise sciences, rehabilitation and athletic therapy, strength and conditioning, and physical activity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design a research project with due consideration for a theoretical framework, sound study design, appropriate methods of data collection and analysis (quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed-methods), and research ethics.
LO2 Search for and critically evaluate peer reviewed research and synthesise secondary research into a theoretical framework, citing appropriate sources, to formulate a hypothesis.
LO3 Choose, perform and interpret appropriate analyses on research data and present results with appropriate means of data presentation (incl. written, figures, tables)
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
The Research Process
Development of the research question, Research Design, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Reporting and Discussing the Findings
Writing for research
Development of academic reading and writing skills, incl. skills such as synthesis, paraphrasing and developing an argument using secondary sources. Making inferences from primary and secondary research
Study design in Sport and Health Research
Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods study designs
Formulating the method
Methodological considerations in Sport and Health Sciences research
Ethical issues in Sport and Health Sciences research
Ethical considerations with human participants, and the process of ethical clearance, informed consent, assent and risk assessment
Data Analysis and Presentation in Sport and Health Sciences Research
Quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis, including statistical analysis and thematic analysis, reporting the results of analysis, and presenting the data (written, figures, tables, etc.)
Practical
Practical classes will allow students develop proficiency with data handling, analysis, and data presentation in qualitative and quantitative research assisted by the use of Excel, SPSS and NVIVO . Students will also learn to interpret the data, complete a written description of results, including the use of descriptive and inferential statistics, that would be common place in journal article and dissertation results sections.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
Practical40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete a Research Proposal
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 14 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Data analysis and presentation exam
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Peter O'Donoghue. (2013), Statistics for Sport and Exercise Studies : An Introduction, 1st. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415595568].
  • Ian Jones,Lorraine Brown,Immy Holloway. (2012), Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity, SAGE Publications Limited, p.240, [ISBN: 9781446207444].
  • Thomas J.R., Nelson, J.K and Silverman S.J.. (2015), Research Methods in Physical Activity, 7th. Human Kinetics, Champagne, IL, [ISBN: 9781450470445].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William J. Vincent,Joseph P. Weir. (2012), Statistics in Kinesiology, 4th. Human Kinetics Publishers, p.378, [ISBN: 9781450402545].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Sports Medicine. Journal.
  • Journal of Sport Science.
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • Journal of Physiotherapy.
  • Physical Therapy in Sports Medicine.
  • Journal of Physical Therapy.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
  • Journal of Physiology.
  • Experimental Physiology.
  • Frontiers in Physiology.
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