Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

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The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
One course to be chosen among the following
3
C
M-EDF/02
3
C
M-EDF/01
3
C
M-PSI/04
3
C
M-EDF/01

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Research methodology applied to sport  (2016/2017)

Teaching code

4S000730

Teacher

Barbara Pellegrini

Coordinator

Barbara Pellegrini

Credits

3

Also offered in courses:

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY

Period

II semestre dal Mar 1, 2017 al Jun 2, 2017.

Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

To acquire general knowledge about the research methods applied to sports and physical activity in
to be able to evaluate the accuracy of the methodology used in the published investigation
and gain the ability to independently develop experimental designs.

Program

The course will present some of the main process involved in scientific research, will special focus to those atteined for research in sport and physical activity:

The scientific method
Process of analysis and retrieval of scientific literature
Basics of applied statistics
Identification and validity of independent and dependent variables
Non-experimental designs
Quasi-experimental designs
Experimental designs (DOE theory, Design of Experiment)
Quality of reporting (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, etc.) and meta-analysis
Etics in the scientific sìresearch, the etical committee

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Ary D, Cheser-Jabobs L, Razavieh A, Sorensen C. Thomson Introduction to Research in Education 2010
Gratton C, Jones I Research Methods for Sports Studies Routledge 2004
Thomas JR, Nelson J, Silverman S. Research Methods in Physical Activity Human Kinetics 2015

Examination Methods


The exam will focus on the preparation of a short essay of some pages containing the description of a hypothetical experimental protocol. The oral exam will be dedicated to its discussion with a view to the theoretical elements seen during the theory lessons

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE