Seminar

Base Knowledge

Not applicable

Teaching Methodologies

Firstly, this curricular unit is based on expositive sessions, covering the contents.
Theoretical framing will be accomplished in class using PowerPoint presentations, oral
exposition and the indication of reference articles for studying. After this, students will be
accompanied and tutored in an investigation study, which will lead to the writing of a
scientific article.
The evaluation (200 points (p) = 20 marks) will be made by continuous evaluation or final
exam.
By continuous evaluation:
1. Written test: 60 points
2. Group Work: 110 points
3. Oral assessment: 20 points
4. Attitudes and behavior: 10 points
Exam:
Final exam assessment will be made through a written test. The student is eligible to the
exam if he obtains a minimum of 60 point en the group work.

Learning Results

1. Main investigation currents in Sport.
2. Different types of scientific methodologies applied in Sport.
3. Models of presentation of scientific research works.
4. The chosen thematic with an appropriate literature revision work.
5. Investigation techniques (data collection, treatment and results) adequate to the
thematic and specific investigative objectives.
6. Presentation of documents produced within a scientific research.
7. Application of the subject’s contents in the Sport Sciences area.

Program

1. Introduction to research in physical activity, and sport and leisure
2. Development of the problem and use of literature.
3. Presentation of the problem.
4. Methodology design.
5. Ethical issues in research and academic works.
6. Meta-analysis.
7. Descriptive research.
8. Experimental and quasi-experimental research.
9. Qualitative research.
10. The research project.
11. Results and discussion.
12. considerations about writing a research.

Grading Methods

Continuing Evaluation
  • - Elements of continuous assessment - 100.0%
Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Nota: A bibliografia varia em função da temática escolhida pelos alunos para a realização dos seus trabalhos de investigação. As três referências apresentadas são as fundamentais, que permitem a apresentação dos conteúdos teóricos e a preparação da intervenção prática dos alunos, nos seus trabalhos.

Azevedo, M. (2008). Teses, relatórios e trabalhos escolares. Lisboa: Universidade Católica
Editora.
Haff, G & Dumke C (2016). Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology. Champaign:
Human Kinetics.
Knudson D (2013). Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement: Improving Performance in
Sport and Exercise. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Marôco, J. (2010). Análise estatística com o PASW Statistics. Pêro Pinheiro: Report
Number.
Morrow J, Mood D, Disch J & Kang M. (2016). Measurement and Evaluation in Human
Performance. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
Thomas, J., Nelson, J. & Silverman, S. (2015). Research Methods in Physical Activity-7th
Edition. Champaign: Human Kinetics.