Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Research within Bachelor’s Thesis
Course Code
LSPA_442
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Uģis Ciematnieks
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 develop students' scientific research competence by providing theoretical and practical preparation for independent scientific research development and structuring.
Preliminary Knowledge
Successfully completed bachelor's level study courses "Course Paper" and "Research Methods in Sport" from the "Sports Science" study program.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knows the principles of academic writing, including citation, source analysis, and structured argumentation.
Individual work and tests
Defence of Bachelor’s thesis introduction, literature review and methods used in the study • Bachelor’s thesis predefense
Skills
1.Can design a research study to address scientific problems and implement it gradually.
Individual work and tests
Defence of Bachelor’s thesis introduction, literature review and methods used in the study • Defense of the Bachelor's Thesis Plan
Competences
1.Able to formulate and address research questions related to sports science, pedagogy, or other related fields.
Individual work and tests
Bachelor’s thesis predefense
2.Collects data, analyzes it using appropriate research methods, and engages in reasoned discussions about the research results, using evidence-based facts and knowledge.
Individual work and tests
Bachelor’s thesis predefense
Assessment
Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Defense of the Bachelor's Thesis Plan |
33.00% from total grade
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10 points
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In collaboration with the bachelor's thesis supervisor and based on lecture materials, formulate the research problem and develop the research design by defining the scientific framework. The bachelor's thesis plan must be defended before a committee consisting of the qualification supervisor, the bachelor's thesis supervisor, and the program director. |
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2.
Defence of Bachelor’s thesis introduction, literature review and methods used in the study |
33.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Defence of introduction, literature review and research methods as part of Bachelor’s thesis, evaluates supervisor with grade in 10 point system. |
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3.
Obtaining the acknowledgement of the Ethics Committee |
1.00% from total grade
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Test
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4.
Bachelor’s thesis predefense |
33.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A fully completed predefense of the draft Bachelor’s thesis in the Department of supervisor in a Commission composed of the head of the Department, the supervisor and at least one academic staff of Department who may be invited from another department according to specifics of Bachelor thesis. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Selection, relevance and options for solving the scientific problem
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Selection, relevance and options for solving the scientific problem
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Structure and design of the scientific study
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Structure and design of the scientific study
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Selection, relevance and options for solving the scientific problem
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Selection, relevance and options for solving the scientific problem
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Structure and design of the scientific study
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Structure and design of the scientific study
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba, bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu
2.
Metodiskie norādījumi kursa darba, diplomdarba un bakalaura darba izstrādē studiju programmā "Sporta zinātne"