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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2005 - 2006
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Module Title |
Research Project II
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Module Code |
SS408
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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 |
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
0
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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o To enable students to undertake a research project in an area of Sport Science or/and Health.
o To develop the necessary skills to design and execute a research project, whether in the laboratory, the field or the archives
o To develop the ability to present, interpret and discuss research results.
7 To develop a team approach where possible and appropriate
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Learning Outcomes
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Depending on their choice of research subject, students should gain:
o The ability to design and execute research experiments in the laboratory, or research projects in the field or in the archives.
o 'Hands on' experience with routine laboratory equipment or practical understanding of experimentation to complement lectures.
o The capability of working independently and in a research team.
7 The ability to design and plan a project and manage the time involved to complete the project within given time constraints
o Skills in accurately recording experimental and other data.
o The ability to critically analyse and interpret data.
o The ability to present results in a clear and concise manner.
o 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 |
2
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
180
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Seminars |
5
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Independent Learning Time |
-112
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 0 credit module load represents approximately 75 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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o The student will choose a research project from a list submitted by various academic staff teaching on the Sport Science and Health programme Having undertaken the Literature Review module, the student will have researched the background to the project.
o The student will spend 20-25 hours per week for an eight-week period undertaking the project.
o 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
o The student will subsequently submit a typed report of the research for inspection.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
o Relevant research articles, reviews and books.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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