LFYS003 Research Methodology in Exercise Physiology (6 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Getting acquainted with the essential literature and analysing methods used in the area of exercise physiology.
Completion methods
Research methodology seminar (24 hours), where students present scientific reports on different research methods and prepare a written survey on selected research methodology.
Examination on the reports and surveys.
Assessment details
Written survey 70%, seminar-related exam 30%
Learning outcomes
Advance the knowledge of research methodology by becoming acquainted with the essential research methods used in your thesis. After completing the course, a student is able to:
• select appropriate methods for his/her study
• critically evaluate the reliability and validity of chosen methods
• critically evaluate study data
• integrate theoretical knowledge with study results and draw conclusions
• select appropriate methods for his/her study
• critically evaluate the reliability and validity of chosen methods
• critically evaluate study data
• integrate theoretical knowledge with study results and draw conclusions
Additional information
1st spring
Description of prerequisites
LFYS012 Applied exercise physiology I
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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