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Learning outcomes |
Develop knowledge and research skills in Exercise and Health, with emphasis on the development of experimental designs and reporting of results.
At the end of the UC the students should:
Demonstrate an understanding of research problems, types of studies, and key methods used in Exercise and Health
Be able to reasonably discuss and discuss research results as well its implications for the intervention in the exercise and Health.
Be able to define and justify an experimental design, equating the necessary means and the limitations, according to the defined objectives;
Be able to elaborate and synthesize the communication of results of review or experimental studies in an objective way in written and oral format, both to specialists and non-specialists;
Demonstrate the ability to be autonomous and willing to explore new concepts and innovative practices that allow self-directed lifelong learning
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Main Bibliography |
Berg, K. E., & Latin, R. W. (2008). Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation. 3ªed. Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins. Sparkes, A. C., & Smith, B. (2013). Qualitative research methods in sport, exercise and health: From process to product. Routledge.
Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, S. J. (2011). Research methods in physical activity. Human Kinetics.
(Aditional specific references will be provided depending on the areas covered by the seminars)
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