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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

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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 5, 2018 al Jun 1, 2018.

Learning outcomes

Acquire knowledge on applied research methods in sports disciplines and physical activity in general to be able to assess the accuracy of the methodology used in published studies and have the ability to independently develop experimental designs.

Program

The scientific method;
Analysis and retrieval process of scientific literature
Identification and validity of independent and dependent variables
Non-experimental designs
Near-experimental design
Experimental design (DOE theory, Design of Experiment)
Applied statistics bases
Ethics in scientific experimentation

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
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 consist in writing and delivering elaborations of the course topics. Content and modes will be illustrated during the lessons

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