VALS1008 M.Sc. Thesis (30 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Independent completion of a Master's thesis.

Description

Independently carried out scientific research based on the student's previous studies. Completion of the research process, as well as writing and defending the thesis.  

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, a student is able to:

  • design and carry out scientific research

  • formulate research questions and hypotheses and use appropriate methods

  • master previous research knowledge in the field of their research

  • understand the principles of reporting research findings and apply them in their thesis

  • reflect critically on the results of their research based on previous research findings

  • write a scientific text

  • follow research ethics principles 

Additional information

1. year Spring and 2. year Autumn and Spring 

Description of prerequisites

Advanced studies in science of sport coaching and fitness testing.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Independent and supervised research study and defending the final MSc. thesis
Evaluation criteria:
https://www.jyu.fi/sites/default/files/2023-10/LTK_criteria-for-assessing-a-masters-thesis.pdf
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Participation in teaching (30 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

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