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Learning outcomes |
The main aim of the course is to develop scientific research skills in sports sciences, including an introduction to research planning, choosing the right experimental design and ways of presenting results. Thus, at the end of the course, the student should be able to:
a. Understand the principles that guide scientific research, its purposes and the ethical problems it can raise;
b. Know the stages of the scientific method
c. Understand the planning of scientific research: research problem and hypotheses, theoretical foundation and appropriate experimental methodology.
d. Know the different types of methodological designs and their applicability
e. Select the most appropriate methodological design for a specific situation
f. Communicate the results of scientific research in written and oral form, using appropriate scientific language.
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Main Bibliography |
Fortin, M. F., Côte, J., & Filion, F. (2009). Fundamentos e etapas do processo de investigação. Loures: Lusodidacta.
Jones, I. (2022). Research methods for sports studies. 4rd ed. Routledge. ISBN-10 ?: ?103201752X
Marczyk, G., DeMatteo, D., & Festinger, D. (2010). Essentials of research and methodology, 2nd Ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Shamoo, A., & Resnik, D. (2015). Responsible conduct of research. 3rd Ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Thomas, J. R., Martin, P., Etnier, J. L., & Silverman, S. J. (2022). Research methods in physical activity. Human kinetics. ISBN-10 ? : ? 1718213042
Veal, A. J., & Darcy, S. (2014). Research methods in sport studies and sport management: A practical guide. Routledge
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