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Module Title	Research Project
Module Code	SS414
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Kieran Moran	Office Number	XG05
Level	4	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

Module Aims:

To enable students to undertake a research project in an area related to Athletic Therapy and Training.
To develop the necessary skills to design and execute a research project.
To develop the ability to present, interpret and discuss research results.
To develop a team approach where appropriate.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:

Depending on their choice of research subject, students should gain:

The ability to design and execute research experiments in the laboratory or field.
'Hands on' experience with routine laboratory equipment or practical understanding of experimentation to complement lectures.
The capability of working independently and in a research team.
The ability to design and plan a project and manage the time involved to complete the project within given time constraints.
Skills in accurately recording experimental and other data.
The ability to critically analyse and interpret data.
The ability to present results in a clear and concise manner.
Use of information sources - archives, library, computer etc.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	5
Tutorials
Laboratories	100
Seminars	5
Independent Learning Time	190

Total	300
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 20 credit module load represents approximately 300 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Indicative Syllabus:

The student will research a directed or chosen project.
On completion of the project, the student will present their results at a series of seminars to an audience of peers and academic staff as well as in poster presentation format.
The student will subsequently submit a typed report of the research for inspection.

Core Transferable Skills:

Research methodology.
Communication.
Learning.
Organisation.
Ethics.
Information technology.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential:

Relevant research articles, reviews and books.

Assessment:

Oral Presentation: 20%

Poster Presentation: 10%

Research Thesis Write-up: 70%

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT

BSc Athletic Therapy and Training

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