Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Quantitative Research in Sport and Health Education
Course Code
SL_048
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Lāsma Asare
Structure Unit Manager
Andrejs Ivanovs
Structural Unit
Statistics Unit
Contacts
14 Balozu street, Block A, Riga, +371 67060897, statistika@rsu.lv, www.rsu.lv/statlab
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the development of the competence of students in the application of the quantitative research methodology in solving problems in sports and health education.
Preliminary Knowledge
General secondary education knowledge in the field of social sciences and study courses mastered: Educational Psychology for Teachers, Teacher’s Professional Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, Legal Aspects of Pedagogical Process, Theory of Sport, Innovative Information Communication Technologies and Methods in Sport Pedagogy, Biomechanics and Ergonomics, General and Physical Activity Biochemistry, General and Age-Specific Physiology, Physiology of Physical Activities, Human Anatomy and Dynamic Anatomy, Environmental Health, Health Promoting Physical Activities, Foundations and Methodology of Basketball, Foundations and Methodology of Volleyball, Foundations and Methodology of Football, Foundations and Methodology of Floorball, Foundations and Methodology of Handball, Foundations and Methodology of Track and Field Exercises, Foundations and Methodology of Swimming, Outdoor and Adventure Activities I, II, III, Foundations and Methodology of Gymnastics, Rhythmics and Rhythmic Combinations, History of Sport, Philosophy of Sport, Sport in Multicultural Environment and Olympic Education, Project Development, Sport Medicine, Professional Communication and Terminology I (English, German, Russian), Professional Communication and Terminology II (English, German, Russian), Professional Ethics, Teacher’s Placement I, II.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Latest research in the field of pedagogy and sports and health education; 2. Approaches and principles of quantitative research in education and sports, health education. Procedures for the application of research methods, data acquisition and analysis.
Skills
1.3. To select the design of the qualitative study appropriate for solving the problem to be investigated and formulate the scientific categories of the study. 4. To argument the creation of a study sample and the choice of data acquisition methods. 5. To obtain data for research.
Competences
1.6. Able to independently process, analyse and evaluate the qualitative data obtained during the study, draw conclusions about them assessing their statistical credibility. Overall, able to demonstrate a scientific approach to the solution of research and practical problems.
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 course; develop and present independent work:
1. To carry out an evaluation of the problem of research in the selected topic in pedagogical, sports and health education.
2. To develop a quantitative research plan in the selected topic in pedagogy or sports and health education.
3. To discuss in a group the creation of a study sample and the choice of data acquisition methods.
4. To collect data, process collected data, analyse and evaluate results and draw conclusions.
5. To independently create a presentation and present and discuss the results of the research.
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Examination
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10 points
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Assessment criteria of learning outcomes: 1. Active activity in seminars 30% 2. Independent work performed by the student 30% 3. Written test of the study course 40%. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Computer room
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Research in education and sport, health education, its potential and challenges, types of research.
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Computer room
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Principles, concept and planning of creating research.
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Principles, concept and planning of creating research.
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Computer room
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2
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Research sample creation methods. Ethical aspects of research.
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Computer room
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Research methods, their practical application in acquiring data.
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Research methods, their practical application in acquiring data.
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Research methods, their practical application in acquiring data.
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Methods for processing and interpretation of research data.
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Methods for processing and interpretation of research data.
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Statistical credibility of research results.
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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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Computer room
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Research in education and sport, health education, its potential and challenges, types of research.
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Computer room
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Principles, concept and planning of creating research.
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Principles, concept and planning of creating research.
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Computer room
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Research sample creation methods. Ethical aspects of research.
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Computer room
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Research methods, their practical application in acquiring data.
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Research methods, their practical application in acquiring data.
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Research methods, their practical application in acquiring data.
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Computer room
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Methods for processing and interpretation of research data.
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Computer room
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Methods for processing and interpretation of research data.
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Computer room
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Statistical credibility of research results.
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Computer room
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Statistical credibility of research results.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jones, I. (2022). Research methods for sports studies. London: Routledge, 343p. 4th ed.
2.
Thomas, J. R. (2022). Research methods in physical activity. Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, 457p. 8th ed.
Additional Reading
1.
Kroplijs, A., & Raščevska, M. (2010). Kvalitatīvās pētniecības metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga, Raka, 190lpp.
2.
Mārtinsone, K., & Pipere A. (2018). Zinātniskā rakstīšana un pētījumā rezultātu izplatīšana. Rīga, RSU.
Other Information Sources
1.
Saskaņā ar patstāvīgo darbu uzdevumiem darbs datu bāzēs: PROQUEST EBRARY - Ebook Central; THOMSON REUTERS - Web of Science; SCOPUS - Bibliographic database; SCIENCE DIRECT - World's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine