Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Research Methodology
Course Code
SUUK_286
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
Lāsma Spundiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the development of the competence of sports coaches, which would ensure and realize the application of evidence-based physical activities and sports classes, and to engage in industry research and projects.
Preliminary Knowledge
Research methodology I
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Recognizes and describes the most important aspects of research, ethical principles, research forms, methods, tools.
Skills
1.Research methodology and terminology are applied. Able to set a research goal and organize the course of the research. Applies field theories and concepts to research. Able to engage and participate in research and projects in the field of sports.
Individual work and tests
Development of the practical part of Bachelor’s thesis
Competences
1.Analyzes scientific literature and conducts practical research within the scope of competence. Implements the application of evidence-based physical activity and sports activities using research methodology and terminology.
Individual work and tests
Development of the practical part of Bachelor’s thesis
Assessment
Individual work
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Development of the practical part of Bachelor’s thesis |
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By integrating the theoretical knowledge acquired in the study course, student carries out the practical part of the study and summerasises the study results. Analyse the results and draw conclusions. Design and prepare a pre-defence presentation. |
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Examination
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Bachelor’s thesis predefense |
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10 points
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Defense of the practical part of the bachelor thesis. Conducts research using selected research methods and tools. Performs data analysis. The results of the study are presented. Formulates conclusions according to the purpose and tasks of the work. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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2
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Basic principles of quantitative research and its application in sports research.
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Basic principles of quantitative research and its application in sports research.
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2
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Basic principles of qualitative research and its application in sports research.
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The research instruments used in the study and their development depending on the research design. Structure of research instruments, progress of development. Use of developed instruments, translation and adaptation process.
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The research instruments used in the study and their development depending on the research design. Structure of research instruments, progress of development. Use of developed instruments, translation and adaptation process.
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Auditorium
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2
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Auditorium
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Auditorium
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Auditorium
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Auditorium
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Auditorium
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Auditorium
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of quantitative research and its application in sports research.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of qualitative research and its application in sports research.
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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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The research instruments used in the study and their development depending on the research design. Structure of research instruments, progress of development. Use of developed instruments, translation and adaptation process.
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Location
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of quantitative research and its application in sports research.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of qualitative research and its application in sports research.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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The research instruments used in the study and their development depending on the research design. Structure of research instruments, progress of development. Use of developed instruments, translation and adaptation process.
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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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Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere,. A. zin.red. Zinātniskās darbības metodoloģija: starpdisciplināra perspektīva. Rīga, RSU, 2021
2.
Kristapsone, S. Statistiskās analīzes metodes pētījumā. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2020
3.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A., Kamerāde D. zin.red. Pētniecība: teorija un prakse, Raka, 2016
4.
Kristapsone, S. Znātniskā pētniecība studiju procesā. Rīga, Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2014
5.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A. Ievads pētniecībā. Stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes. Raka, 2011
Additional Reading
1.
Mārtinsone, K., Pipere, A. zin.red. Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumu rezultātu izplatīšana, 2019