SPHP710 – Research Topics in Sport and Exercise
Module code
SPHP710
Module title
Research Topics in Sport and Exercise
Prescription
To give students the opportunity to explore a topic in depth by summarising and synthesising primary research evidence. Students will develop the capacity for independent thinking and critical judgement by conducting original research.
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Demonstrate the ability and skills to complete each stage of a research project
- Content
- -Research Process
-Topic for enquiry
-Research Design
-Project management
-Time Management
-Questionaire Design
-Interviewing
-Participant and non-participant observation
-Recording data
-Data Analysis
-Interpretation of Data
-Written reports
-Negotiation of access
-Maintenance of goodwill in the field
-Intercultural communication - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- This is an individual student project and learning is via a process of enquiry with intensive support from an individual supervisor. This support will include individual feedback on the research design, conduct and write up.
- Assessment Criteria
- Candidates must achieve a minimum C grade pass overall from assessments to receive a passing grade for this module.
- Required Textbooks
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at commencement of the course. This will be updated annually.
