Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 2D (SPRT08007)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Sport |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/ug/sport-sci.html |
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| Course description |
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. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Laboratory | Laboratory/Tutorial | 1-11 | | | | 16:10 - 18:00 | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 14:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional 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. |
Assessment Information
| 1 x 2 hr examination (60%) AND 2000-word critical literature review focusing on experimental design and analysis.(40%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Orna Donoghue
Tel:
Email: orna.donoghue@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Sarah Fraser
Tel:
Email: s.fraser@ed.ac.uk |
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