Module: Research Project

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Research Project
Module Code	SS408
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brendan Egan Semester 2: Brendan Egan Autumn: Brendan Egan
Module Teachers	Brendan Egan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	25
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

Students will design and execute a piece of novel and independent research related to the various pillars of sport and exercise science. The topic and structure of this research project will be negotiated and designed with an assigned supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

1. To design and execute a research project using appropriate methodology
2. to complete a project proposal coupled with an application for approval for a research project by a Research Ethics Committee
3. to critically evaluate, synthesise, and present a comprehensive summary of the existing scientific literature pertinent to a research question
4. to integrate data and interpret findings in the context of existing scientific literature
5. to present, interpret and discuss results from a research project

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	No Description
Directed learning	20	No Description
Independent Study	600	No Description
Total Workload: 632

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Project proposal and ethics application	10%	Sem 1 End
Assignment	Literature review	25%	Week 22
Research Paper	Scientific paper	35%	Week 30
Oral Examination	Presentation and viva voce examination	30%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Various: 0, Essential: Relevant research articles, reviews and books.,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

27-SEP-11

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