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Research Methodology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:33:48
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SUUK_286 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Lāsma Spundiņa | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, spk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 11 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 22 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 32 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 2 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 4 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 8 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 3 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 6 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 1 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 2 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 8 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Research methodology I | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Regulations and methodological instructions for the development of a bachelor's thesis. Scientific field, topic of bachelor thesis. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Development of the topic of the bachelor's thesis: actuality, context of the problem, scientific basis and practical application; formulation of the research question/hypothesis, formulation of the goal, task planning strategies. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Scientific method and research process. Directions and types of research, their practical application. Basic ethical principles of research. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Development of a bachelor's research project. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Basic principles of quantitative research and its application in sports research. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 6 | Basic principles of qualitative research and its application in sports research. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 7 | 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. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | The basic principles of creating a research discussion, interpretation and conclusions. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Regulations and methodological instructions for the development of a bachelor's thesis. Scientific field, topic of bachelor thesis. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Development of the topic of the bachelor's thesis: actuality, context of the problem, scientific basis and practical application; formulation of the research question/hypothesis, formulation of the goal, task planning strategies. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Scientific method and research process. Directions and types of research, their practical application. Basic ethical principles of research. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Development of a bachelor's research project. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Basic principles of quantitative research and its application in sports research. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Basic principles of qualitative research and its application in sports research. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | 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. | Lectures | 1.00 | Pool | |||||
| 8 | Validity and reliability of the study. Interpretation of research results, conclusions. Execution of the research results. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | To get acquainted with the RSU documentation, which is binding for the development of a bachelor's thesis. Prepare a research topic application: search for research, scientific articles in databases on the relevant topic; formulate a research topic, formulate the research goal, hypothesis or research question; choose and formulate research methods and instruments. If necessary, prepare and submit documents to the Ethics Committee. Conduct research and summarize research results. Analyze the results and draw conclusions. Design and prepare a research application and the presentation for pre-defense. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Cumulative final grade consists of: In the 1st semester: class attendance and active participation in classes -10%; preparation and presentation of the bachelor thesis topic application - 90%. In the 2nd semester: class attendance and active participation in classes -10%; performance of self-examination tests in e-studies - 10%; Bachelor's thesis defense - 80%. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Oral) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Recognizes and describes the most important aspects of research, ethical principles, research forms, methods, tools. | ||||||||
| Skills: | 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. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | 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. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
