Seminar

Not applicable

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.

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.

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.

Periodical assessment:

Written test: 30%

Group Projects: 55%

Oral presentation of the group projects: 10%

Participation in the activities: 5%

Exam

Exam - 100.0%

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