2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SPSC5382M Extended Research Project
90 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Andrea Utley
Email: A.Utley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Continued progression on MSci from Level 3 to Level 5 ( achieve an average of at least 65%, in the level 3 project components and an overall credit weighted year average, normally of at least 65%).Pre-requisites
| SPSC3301 | Inter-disciplinary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science |
| SPSC3389 | Research Project |
Module replaces
SPSC5380M Extended Research ProjectThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able- To conduct an individual extended research project within the discipline(s) of sport and exercise science.
- To experience interacting within a research science environment. working in a research group and interacting with research scientists;
- To develop the skills necessary to search and analyse relevant research literature at a high level of competency.
- To gain experience in the analysis and presentation of scientific data.
- To report scientific findings through the preparation of a written report in a journal article format and poster.
- To defend the written report orally through an oral examination.
Learning outcomes
Students will be expected to have:
- Gained knowledge of the process of project management including project preparation, organisation and implementation.
- Completed a research project demonstrating competent use practical research techniques applicable to their topic area.
- Completed analysis of research data including the use of appropriate statistical tests.
- Prepared and submitted a written report in the form of a journal article in a scientifically acceptable format, in line with specific journal submission guidelines. There is an expectation that material from the report would be of a quality suitable to contribute to scientific publication;
- Developed sophisticated skills in the appropriate and selective use of electronic literature search tools such as Web of Science and Medline.
- Be able to defend their research at a viva voce and at a conference style poster presentation.
Syllabus
An independent research project on an original topic within sport and/or exercise science will be conducted within the Faculty research teams, sometimes in combination with outside agencies.
There will be regular meetings with the project supervisor, normally on a weekly basis, with a proforma record of the outcome of the meeting.
Guidance on report writing will be provided and the project will be assessed by submission of a written report, oral examination, poster defence.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Poster session | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Supervision Meetings | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| presentation | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Practical | 85 | 8.00 | 680.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 66.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 140.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 694.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 900.00 | ||
Private study
This includes associated reading, project planning, analysis of experimental data, dissertation, poster and viva preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
11 Project supervision meetings will take place throughout the project’s duration. Supervisors will comment on a maximum of 3 draft pages of the report and a draft outline of the poster, and provide viva preparation.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Project Report in journal article format | 60.00 |
| Poster Presentation | Academic conference style presentation | 15.00 |
| Reflective log | Research log book | 10.00 |
| Viva | *Viva - standard format | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
*Viva will contain similiar structure/questions for all candidates in order to standardise assessment method.
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 15/08/2019
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