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This document outlines the details of a coaching research project module. It includes the learning outcomes, which are to apply theories and concepts to coaching problems, demonstrate competence in research processes, and communicate findings. It describes the teaching methods, which include lectures, independent study, and tutorials. It provides the session timetable and assessment requirements, which is a 3,500 word research report due in May. Suggested readings are also included, as well as a homework assignment to describe a proposed research question.

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CSC207 Week One Presentation

This document outlines the details of a coaching research project module. It includes the learning outcomes, which are to apply theories and concepts to coaching problems, demonstrate competence in research processes, and communicate findings. It describes the teaching methods, which include lectures, independent study, and tutorials. It provides the session timetable and assessment requirements, which is a 3,500 word research report due in May. Suggested readings are also included, as well as a homework assignment to describe a proposed research question.

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Coaching Related Research Project

CSC207 Week One

Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this module students should be able to:
Apply appropriate theories and concepts to a problem in coaching Demonstrate competence in the process of conducting research Demonstrate competence in the collecting, analysing and interpretation of data Able to demonstrate findings in an appropriate format using written, graphical, verbal, IT and statistical skills as appropriate

Teaching Strategy
Lectures Independent Study Formative Assessment Tutorials Moodle

Session Timetable
Week 1 Week 2-4 Week 5 Week 6-7 Week 8 Week 9-10 Week 11-15 Introduction to Module Beginning Research Reading Week Implementing Research Summary & Planning Formative Presentations Independent Study

Module Assessment
Students will complete 3,500 word research report (100%) submitted in a format commensurate with the Journal of Sports Sciences Hand in date is:
Wednesday 15th May 2012 10:00am

Assessment Criteria
Demonstrate competence in the design of a piece of research Demonstrate the ability to utilise appropriate research methods Collect and analyse data correctly Writing skills to include correct spelling, referencing and punctuation Demonstrate competent and professional presentation skills Evidence of critical thinking and the ability to apply theories and concepts correctly and accurately Demonstrate the ability to identify a problem in coaching that is appropriate for a research project

Suggested Reading
Essential
Lynch, C. (2010). Doing your Research Project in Sport. Exeter, UK: Learning Matters.

Recommended
Clegg, F. (1990). Simple Statistics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Fallowfield, J., Hale, B. & Wilkinson, D. Using Statistics in Sport and Exercise Science Research. Chichester: Lotus. Hughes, J. (1990). The Philosophy of Social Research. London: Longman. Gratton, C & Jones, I. (2009). Research Methods for Sports Studies. London: Routledge.

Homework
Complete brief descriptions of your proposed research question
What is your question? Why is it worth asking or answering? What is known about this area of coaching at present? How will your project add to knowledge about this area of coaching?

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