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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2009 - 2010
Module Title |
Research Project
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Module Code |
SS414
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Kieran Moran | Office Number | XG05 |
Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
20
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
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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.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
5
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
100
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Seminars |
5
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Independent Learning Time |
190
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Total |
300
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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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.
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
- Relevant research articles, reviews and books.
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Assessment:
Oral Presentation: 20%
Poster Presentation: 10%
Research Thesis Write-up: 70%
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Programme or List of Programmes
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ATT | BSc Athletic Therapy and Training |
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