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Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
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Teaching code

4S000730

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.

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