Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Qualitative Research in Sport Science
Course Code
LSPA_082
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andra Fernāte
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 enable students to learn qualitative research methodology in the sports science.
Preliminary Knowledge
Research Methodology I, Theory of Sport; General Pedagogy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Latest research in sports pedagogy and in the field of sports science. 2. Understanding the approaches and principles of qualitative research in sports science, methods of qualitative research and procedures for collecting and analysing qualitative data.
Skills
1.3. To select the scheme (design) of the qualitative study appropriate for solving the problem to be investigated, formulate the scientific categories of the study. 4. To discuss in a reasoned manner the choice of sampling methods for the selected qualitative study and the content of the data collection methods. 5. To collect data for education research.
Competences
1.6. Able to independently process, analyse and evaluate the qualitative data obtained during the qualitative study in the field of sports and health education, choosing appropriate methods of data processing and interpretation, drawing conclusions and assessing their reliability, able to demonstrate a scientific approach to problem solving.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students’ independent learning is organised individually and/or in working groups. Students prepare independently for seminar classes; study and analyse scientific literature related to the topics of the study course; develop and present independent work:
1. To carry out an evaluation of the problem of qualitative research in the selected topic in sports pedagogy and sports science.
2. To independently develop a qualitative research plan in the selected topic in sports pedagogy and sports science.
3. To present and discuss in a reasoned manner the choice of sampling methods for the selected qualitative research and the content of the data collection methods based on the developed qualitative research plan.
4. To independently collect data, process collected data in a group, analyse and evaluate results and draw conclusions.
5. To independently create a presentation and present and discuss the results of the research in a reasoned manner in a group.
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Examination
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Assessment of learning outcomes (the total assessment is summative):
1. Active activity in seminars 30%
2. Independent work performed by the student 50%
3. Written test of the study course 20%
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Qualitative approach to research in sports science, its potential and challenges, types of research.
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2
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Principles, concept and planning of qualitative research.
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Principles, concept and planning of qualitative research.
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Sample of qualitative research.
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Sample of qualitative research.
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Qualitative research methods, their combination and triangulation.
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Qualitative research methods, their combination and triangulation.
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Methods for acquiring, processing and interpretation of qualitative data.
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Methods for acquiring, processing and interpretation of qualitative data.
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Reliability and ethical aspects of qualitative research in education and sport, health education.
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Reliability and ethical aspects of qualitative research in education and sport, health education.
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Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Qualitative approach to research in sports science, its potential and challenges, types of research.
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Auditorium
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Principles, concept and planning of qualitative research.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Sample of qualitative research.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Qualitative research methods, their combination and triangulation.
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Methods for acquiring, processing and interpretation of qualitative data.
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Auditorium
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Methods for acquiring, processing and interpretation of qualitative data.
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Reliability and ethical aspects of qualitative research in education and sport, health education.
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Exam
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pitney, W., A., & Parker, J. (2009). Qualitative Research in Physical Activity and the Health Professions. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 219p. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
Jones, I. (2015). Research methods for sports studies. London: Routledge, 343p.Suitable for English stream
3.
Thomas, J., R. (2020). Research methods in physical activity. 8th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 457 p.Suitable for English stream
4.
Andrews, D., L., Mason, D., S., & Silk M. L. (2005). Qualitative Methods in Sports Studies. Oxford: Berg, 226p. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
5.
Gratton, C., & Jones, I. (2022). Research Methods for Sport Studies. 4th ed. London: Routledge, 288p.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Denzin, Norman K. (2024). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research / edited by Norman K. Denzin. 6th edition.Suitable for English stream
2.
Kroplijs, A., & Raščevska, M. (2010). Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga: Raka, 190lppSuitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Atbilstoši individuālā darba uzdevumiem darbs datu bāzēs/According to individual work tasks, work in databases: PROQUEST EBRARY - Ebook Central THOMSON REUTERS - Web of Science SCOPUS - Bibliographic database SCIENCE DIRECT - World's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine