Module: Research Project

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Research Project
Module Code	SPO1036 (ITS: SS408)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	25

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
6. to communicate effectively in written or other non-oral formats, adapting to the audience profile as required

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	18	No Description
Directed learning	30	No Description
Independent Study	600	No Description
Total Workload: 648

Section Breakdown
CRN	21070	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Brendan Egan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	Project proposal and ethics application	10%	Sem 1 End
Assignment	Literature review	20%	Week 22
Research Paper	Scientific paper	30%	Week 30
Oral Examination	Presentation and viva voce examination	25%	Sem 2 End
Performance evaluation	The student as a researcher	15%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None