VTES002 Research Training in Science of Sport Coaching and Fitness Testing (4 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
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Advance the knowledge of research methodology by becoming acquainted with the essential research methods used in the thesis.
Description
Getting to know the field’s research activities and through guided working familiarize oneself with the different stages of research work. Learning to use the university’s information technology independently in the analysis required in the thesis.
Learning outcomes
• complete basic measurements related to the science of sport coaching and fitness testing
• analyse gathered data
• work as a member of a research group
Additional information
1st and 2nd year
Description of prerequisites
B.Sc. in science of sport coaching and fitness testing.
Recommended prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
Study materials
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
You should do practical research training in 2-3 different research projects (unless otherwise agreed with your professor) going on in the Biology of Physical Activity and / or in KIHU and / or in some other Research Institute with which our staff has an ongoing co-operative research project
Evaluation criteria:
The student must keep the accurate diary about various actions involved (using a suitable table format) including: a) Description of each action type in detailed b) Dates and hour(s) spent per each action (with the accuracy of 15 minutes = 1/4 of an hour) d) After completing 100 hours (1 hour = 60 minutes) write a brief summary (below) about what you have learned during the whole process.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Independent study (4 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish