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Research Seminars in Sports
Scholar Year: 2017/2018 - 2S
| Code: |
DESP29 |
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Acronym: |
SID |
| Scientific Fields: |
Ciências do Desporto |
Courses
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N. of students |
Study Plan |
Curricular year |
ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
| DESP |
35 |
Study Plan |
3º |
4,0 |
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Teaching language
Portuguese
Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)
- Demonstrate knowledge on the scientific research methods, and raise the thinking and discussion on issues in this area, especially at the level of identifying the "problem”, the definition of hypotheses and the selection of instruments and procedures to be used in the collection of data.
- Identify different research methods / paradigms based on the objectives and study design.
- Know the importance of ethical and deontological issues in research.
- Show ability to develop a research project in an expertise area in the Sport Sciences domain, demonstrating methodological skills that are consistent with the scope, the purpose and the study subject of the research.
Syllabus
1. Revision of concepts addressed earlier
2. Research paradigms and methods - The research design
2.1. Qualitative research
2.1.1. Objectives and main characteristics
2.1.2. Examples of qualitative research studies
2.2. The experimental investigation
2.2.1. Objectives and main characteristics
2.2.2 Examples of experimental research studies
2.3. The descriptive research
2.3.1. Objectives of the descriptive research
2.3.2. Descriptive research techniques
2.3.2.1. The observation
2.3.2.2 The questionnaire
2.3.2.3 The interview
2.3.2.4 Tests and test batteries
2.3.2.5. Document analysis / content analysis
2.3.3. Examples of descriptive research studies
2.3.3.1. Normative studies
2.3.3.2. The case study
2.3.3.3. Job functions / competencies analysis
2.3.3.4. Developmental studies: cross-sectional study and longitudinal study
2.3.3.5. Correlational studies
3. Ethics in research
3.1. The accuracy and precision of information
3.2. Scientific honesty
3.3. Author’s rights
3.4. The protection of the participants involved in the research
4. Formal issues in drawing up a research report
4.1. The clarity and objectivity of the information and the written language type to be used;
4.2. Tables and table titles;
4.3. Figures and figures titles;
4.4. Citation of direct and indirect sources into the text;
4.5. Establishment of a list of bibliographic references.
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes
The CU “Research Seminar in Sport" is preceded by the CU “Research Methodology in Sport" in which students are faced with problems and specific methodologies of the scientific research.
This CU aims a deepening and an application of these issues. The CU works in a seminar scheme and aims to develop students’ skills related to the development and the implementation of a research project (group work).
With the accomplishment of this work it is intended to develop students' competences in the methodological domain coherent with the purposes and the object of the study to be carried out. The work is tutored.
Teaching methodologies
The syllabus approach will be performed throughout seminaries, the presentation and discussion of themes, and sessions geared towards raising issues and the development of practical studies.
The activities developed during the process culminate in the presentation of an empirical work, which should generally comply with the requirements demanded to carry out a research work.
Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes
The process includes: (a) seminars and the exposure of subjects for the program approach; (b) guided discussion and survey of issues on the research methods and theory; (c) the orientation and follow-up of ongoing work on the part of students.
The CU primary objective is to enable students with a proper integration and application of knowledge in the area of research methodologies, through the development of a research project in the sport domain (empiric work).
Assessment methodologies and evidences
The students evaluation is based on the assumption of a continuous assessment. In the continuous evaluation process, the following components are considered:
- Attendance / Participation in the application sheets on the subject (20%);
- Preparation of a work, carried out in group, written in the format of a research article (60%);
- Oral presentation and discussion of the group work (20%).
Attendance system
Attendance to classes is a requirement that determines the type of assessment to which the student is submitted. Attendance at less than 70% of the classes given compromises the assumptions of the continuous assessment, forcing the student to make an assessment through a final exam.
The final exam consists of presenting and discussing an individual work, supported by the collection of empirical data, which should comply the necessary requirements to carry out a research work.
Bibliography
American Psychological Association (2012). Regras Essenciais de Estilo da APA: Guia conciso do manual de publicação da APA (6ª ed.). Porto Alegre: Artmed.
Heinemann, K. (2007). Introducción a la Metodologia de la Investigación Empírica en las Ciências del Deporte. Barcelona: Editorial Paidotribo, SL.
Lakatos, E.M., & Marconi, M.A. (2008). Técnicas de Pesquisa: Planejamento e execução de pesquisas. Amostragens e técnicas de pesquisa. Elaboração, análise e interpretação de dados. (7ª ed.). São Paulo: Editora Atlas.
Lakatos, E.M., & Marconi, M.A. (2010). Fundamentos de Metodologia Científica (7ª ed.). São Paulo: Editora Atlas.
Pitney, W. & Parker, J. (2009). Qualitative Research in Physical Activity and the Health Professions. Champaign: Human kinetics.
Rosado, A., Mesquita, I., & Colaço, C. (2012). Desporto e Atividade Física: Métodos e técnicas de investigação qualitativa. Lisboa: Edições FMH.
Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., & Silverman, S.J. (2015). Research Methods in Physical Activity (7th Ed.). Champaign: Human Kinetics.
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