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Study Course Description
Master's Thesis
Course Code
LSPA_625
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
30.00
Target Audience
Sports Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Katrīna Volgemute
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To be able to independently plan, conduct and present a scientifically grounded research project in the field of sport science, demonstrating the ability to formulate a research problem, select appropriate data collection and analysis methods, interpret results, justify conclusions, and develop practically relevant recommendations for the advancement of sport, health, and physical activity.
Preliminary Knowledge
The student has successfully completed all study courses of the master’s programme "Sport Science" and has achieved the learning outcomes required for independent research.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student describes and explains the theoretical orientations of the methodology of the research paper in sports science.
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2.The student describes and justifies the principles of data acquisition, analysis and interpretation in sports science research.
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3.The student shall explain and apply the principles of scientific ethics and academic integrity in the research process.
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Skills
1.The student formulates a research problem, research objective, tasks and questions or hypotheses.
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2.Can obtain, analyse and interpret data using appropriate research methods.
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3.The student prepares, structures and presents the Master’s thesis by explaining the results obtained in a reasoned manner.
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Competences
1.The student independently plans, implements and evaluates a scientifically justified research in the field of sports science.
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2.The student analyses the results of the study, formulates conclusions and develops practical recommendations in the sports sector.
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3.The student shall demonstrate responsible, ethical and professional action in the planning, implementation and presentation of the results of the research process.
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Assessment
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
27.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Master’s thesis)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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