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18039
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
4
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| Workload |
T(15H)/TP(30H)
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| Scientific area |
Sports Sciences
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable.
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Learning outcomes |
Develop in the student knowledge and skills about scientific research methods applied to Physical Education, promoting a critical and wellfounded
approach to research processes and their implications in teaching.
Critically analyze the scientific production in the field of educational research in Physical Education, identifying limitations, potentialities, and
contributions to pedagogical practice.
Develop and apply research methodologies, with an emphasis on qualitative approaches and action research, using appropriate criteria, models, strategies, and instruments for the study problem, respecting the ethical principles of scientific research.
Develop a research project within the scope of Physical Education, based on theoretical and methodological frameworks suitable for the challenges of the school.
Interpret and analyze research data in Physical Education, establishing relationships between the obtained results and pedagogical practice.
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Syllabus |
1. Theoretical Foundation of Scientific Research
1.1. Conceptual and Critical Approach to the Positivist, Interpretive, and Critical Paradigms of Educational Research
1.2. The Emerging Model of Complexity Theory
1.3. Literature Review and Organization
1.4. Scientific Writing Techniques
2.Development and Application of Research Methodologies 2.1. Ethics in Educational Research
2.2. Quantitative, Qualitative, and Action Research Methodologies in Physical Education: Principles, Characteristics, and Application
3.Action Research Project
3.1. Problem Identification: Relevance and Originality
3.2. Literature Review and Organization
3.3. Selection of Research Models and Methods
3.4. Bibliographic Management and Referencing
4. Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1. Data Measurement and Collection Strategies in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Action Research Methodologies
4.2. Analysis of Quantitative and Qualitative Data: Practical Examples
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Main Bibliography |
- Armour, K., & Macdonald, D. (2019). Research Methods in Physical Education and Youth Sport (2nd Edition). London: Routledge.
- Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, L. (2015). Research Methods in Physical Activity (7th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
- Creswell, J. W. (2017). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (5th Edition). Los Angeles: Sage.
- Maroco, J. (2018). Análise Estatística com o SPSS Statistics (6ª Edição). Lisboa: ReportNumber.
- Field, A. (2013). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics (4th Edition). London: Sage Publications.
- American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Edition). Washington, DC: APA.
- Fitzpatrick, R., & Boulton, M. (2016). Qualitative Methods for Health Research. London: Sage Publications.
- Zeichner, K. M. (2009). Teacher research as professional development: Guidelines, possibilities, and challenges. Routledge.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
During the semester the assessment will consist of:
- Phase 1: Elaboration of Assignments (Learning Objective and Concept Development) (20%)
- Phase 2: Completion, Presentation, and Discussion of Action Research Project (40%)
- Phase 3: Construction and Manipulation of Database (40%)
* Mandatory attendance at all assessment phases, including Working Student.
APPROVED* (CEA) = 9.5
ADMITTED TO EXAM (CEA) = 6 and < 9.5
FAILED < 6 in CEA
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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