Qualitative Research in Sports and Health Education

“Assessment of the problem of qualitative research in selected topic in pedagogy, sports and health education”

Job description:

The student independently chooses a topical topic in pedagogy, sports or health education and, based on 3-5 recent scientific qualitative studies, analyses the nature of the chosen problem, key findings and development trends. The work assesses the role of research in improving the education process, identifies current problems, research challenges and possible solutions based on analysis of scientific literature.

Fulfilment conditions:

• choose a topical topic in pedagogy, sports or health education;
• select and analyse the latest (preferably the last 5 years) scientific qualitative studies;
• to describe the nature and relevance of the chosen problem;
• analyse the main findings and trends identified in the studies;
• assess the role of research in improving the educational process;
• to draw conclusions on the basis of an analysis of scientific literature;
• comply with the requirements for the quoting of scientific sources.

Evaluation criteria:

• justification of the topicality and problem of the selected topic;
• selection and evaluation of the latest scientific research;
• ability to analyse and critically evaluate qualitative research findings;
• explanation of research trends and their role in the improvement of the educational process;
• the reasoning and logic of the conclusions;
• academic language, quality of work structure and presentation, correctness of references.

Rating: The work credited

Shall meet the requirements set out in the tasks, include a scientifically sound analysis of the chosen problem, use of the latest scientific sources, reasoned conclusions and compliance with the requirements of academic integrity.

“Development of a qualitative study plan”. A reasoned discussion on the choice of sampling methods for the selected qualitative study and the choice of content of data collection methods based on the developed qualitative study plan.

Job description:

The student shall develop a qualitative research plan in accordance with the chosen research problem, justifying the choice of qualitative research design, formulating the scientific categories of the research (problem, purpose, research issues), as well as selecting appropriate sampling and data collection methods. At the end of the work, the student discusses in a reasoned manner the appropriateness of selected sampling methods and data collection methods based on the developed research plan and scientific literature.

Conditions for the implementation of the qualitative study plan:

• formulate the problem, purpose and research question of the study;
• choose and justify the design of the qualitative study;
• characterise and justify the sampling method of the study and the criteria for the selection of participants;
• select and justify data collection methods by describing their content and suitability for the purpose of the study;
• reasonably analyse and discuss the relevance of selected sampling and data collection methods to the research problem using sources of scientific literature and methodological principles.

Evaluation criteria:

• the problem of the study, the logical formulation and interconnection of the objective and research questions;
• the validity of the choice of the qualitative study design and the relevance to the problem of the study;
• the selection of the sampling method and the reasoning of the criteria for the selection of the participants;
• the validity of the data collection method and its choice of content;
• discussion reasoning using scientific literature and methodological sources;
• structure of work, use of academic language and correct use of scientific sources.

Rating scale:

Credited if the work has been completed in accordance with the specified requirements and the study results have been achieved:

• the qualitative study plan is complete and logically structured;
• the design, sampling method and data collection methods of the study have been selected and justified in accordance with the purpose of the study;
• the discussion is based on scientific literature and demonstrates an understanding of the methodology of qualitative research.

Independently collect qualitative data, process aggregated data, analyse and evaluate results and draw conclusions.

Job description:

The student performs collection of qualitative data, systematises and processes the acquired data, performs analysis thereof, interprets the results according to the purpose of the research and formulates reasoned conclusions.

Fulfilment conditions:

• carry out the collection of qualitative data;
• collect and systematise the data obtained;
• perform data processing and analysis using a qualitative data analysis method appropriate to the purpose of the study;
• interpret the results obtained by linking them to the purpose and theoretical knowledge of the study;
• formulate reasoned conclusions;
• design the work in accordance with the principles of academic integrity.

Evaluation criteria:

• relevance of the selected data collection method to the purpose of the study and the quality of the data.
• systemisation of the data and correct processing of qualitative data.
• relevance of the data analysis method, creation of categories or topics, depth and logic of the analysis.
• interpretation of the results and linking to the purpose of the study.
• Lacconicity and logic of the conclusions, validity and relevance to the results obtained.
• academic language, work structure, adherence to academic integrity.

Rating scale:

Credited if the work has been completed in accordance with the specified requirements and the study results have been achieved:

• the qualitative data have been correctly obtained and processed;
• the data analysis has been carried out using a method appropriate to the purpose of the study;
• the interpretation of the results is justified;
• the conclusions are logical and based on the findings;
• the use of scientific sources is correct at work.

Presentation and a reasoned discussion on the subject using open encoding. To present and discuss in a reasoned way in a group on the choice of methods of the selected qualitative study and data collection based on the developed qualitative study using open (inductive) encoding.

Job description: The

student prepares and presents the process for developing the qualitative study. During the presentation and the reasoned discussion, the student demonstrates the ability to reasonably use open (inductive) coding in the analysis of qualitative data, to interpret the results obtained and to defend the selected methodological solutions by identifying the relevant data units, codes and initial thematic categories.

Fulfilment conditions:

• prepare a 5-minute presentation of the quality study developed;
• demonstrate the open (inductive) encoding process by providing examples from the findings;
• display the codes created and combine them into original categories or topics;
• discuss research methodology, data analysis and results in a reasoned manner using scientifically sound arguments.

Rating criteria:

• The correct use of open (inductive) encoding by identifying codes and initial categories has been demonstrated.
• The analysis is logical, reasonable and consistent with the purpose of the study.
• Structured, clear and professional presentation, sound scientific terminology.
• Ability to reasonably justify the methodological decisions taken, answer questions and engage in academic discussion.

Rating scale:

Credited if the student has prepared and presented the work in accordance with the requirements of the assignment:

• justifiably characterised the methodology of the qualitative study;
• correct demonstration of examples of open (inductive) encoding;
• a reasoned discussion on the methodology and data analysis of the study;
• at least 60% of the total value of the evaluation criteria has been achieved.

Presentation and reasoned discussion of the subject matter in the group on the analysis of the findings and the evaluation of the results and the drawing of conclusions based on the developed qualitative study using axial encoding.

Job description: The

student prepares and presents the process for developing the qualitative study. During the presentation and the reasoned discussion, the student demonstrates the ability to reasonably use axial encoding in the analysis of qualitative data, to interpret the results obtained and to defend the selected methodological solutions by identifying the relevant data units, codes and initial thematic categories.

Fulfilment conditions:

• prepare a 5-minute presentation of the quality study developed;
• demonstrate the axial encoding process by providing examples from the findings;
• display the codes created and combine them into original categories or topics;
• discuss research methodology, data analysis and results in a reasoned manner using scientifically sound arguments.

Rating criteria:

• The correct use of axial encoding by identifying codes and initial categories has been demonstrated.
• The analysis is logical, reasonable and consistent with the purpose of the study.
• Structured, clear and professional presentation, sound scientific terminology.
• Ability to reasonably justify the methodological decisions taken, answer questions and engage in academic discussion.

Rating scale:

Credited if the student has prepared and presented the work in accordance with the requirements of the assignment:

• justifiably characterised the methodology of the qualitative study;
• correct demonstration of axial encoding examples;
• a reasoned discussion on the methodology and data analysis of the study;
• at least 60% of the total value of the evaluation criteria has been achieved.

Written examination of the study course

Description of the Paper:

The written examination of the study course is an individual knowledge and skills test work, the purpose of which is to assess the student’s understanding of the subjects acquired in the study course, ability to apply theoretical knowledge to analysis of practical situations.

Conditions of execution:

• to perform the written test on an individual basis within the prescribed time limit.
• Answer theoretical and practical questions according to the content of the study course.
• Demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts, methods and application of qualitative research.
• Respect the principles of academic integrity.

Evaluation criteria:

• understanding the basic concepts, methods and application of qualitative research;
• ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solving specific tasks and analysing research situations.

Rating scale:

credited if the student has achieved the learning outcomes specified in the study course by demonstrating sufficient knowledge and skills in accordance with the assessment criteria.