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Sport Science 2D (U00110)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-2-SpSciD

This half-course will deal with the quantitative and qualitative methods for carrying out and assessing different methods of research investigation in Sport Science. The philosophy underpinning the study of Sport Science will be studied and students will be encouraged to review and critically appraise reported research studies in the literature of the area. Students will also take part in data collection exercises to illustrate the principles of research in Sport Science.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Sport Science 1A; Sport Science 1B

? Costs : None.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central
Laboratory	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	18:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : M 1400-1450, Th 1500-1800

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand basic philosophical principles behind the study of science; locate, understand and critise research papers in sports science; appreciate the principles underpinning research design; formulate hypotheses for data collection exercises; understand descriptive statistical techniques.