Sport Science Applied Research
Overview
Course content is based on the specific research topic agreed upon by the faculty member and students (projects are typically to be completed in small groups of 3-4 students). The students, and if necessary the instructor, will identify a list of readings for the literature review. The content and design of the research project must be approved by the instructor and the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Research Ethics Board (if necessary) before data collection can begin.
Students will undertake independent research which will be supervised by the isntructor regularly throughout the semester. This will include mandatory, regularly scheduled meetings between the student group and instructor.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Â鶹ÊÓƵ policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Ethics proposal | 10% |
Proposal of Research Topic: - Introduction - Literature review - Methodology |
30-40% |
Presentation of Completed Research: - Written submission - In-class presentation - Poster presentation |
30-40% |
Group Peer Evaluation | 5-10% |
Instructor Evaluation | 5-10% |
100% |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Construct an ethics proposal for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Ethics Board.
- Conduct a comprehensive literature review to address a specific research question.
- Demonstrate ability to participate in the peer review process including the ability to critically analyze and discuss a piece of academic work.
- Develop research methods designed to answer a specific research question.
- Use technology and a poster presentation to communicate research findings in a professional manner.
Consult the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. A list of recommended textbooks and materials is provided on the instructor's course outline, which is available to students at the beginning of each semester. Textbooks and materials may be determined by the research topic of the students and course instructor.
Requisites
Prerequisites
60 credits, including SPSC 3256 (or permission of instructor)
Corequisites
Courses listed here must be completed either prior to or simultaneously with this course:
- No corequisite courses
Equivalencies
Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:
- No equivalency courses
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
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Institution | Transfer Details for SPSC 4256 |
---|---|
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | No credit |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU BPK 1XX (3) |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU PHED 2XXX (3) |
Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU HKIN 385 (3) |
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) | UFV KIN 315 (3) |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC EPHE 2XX (1.5) |