Seminar

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

▣ Lessons: T, expository; PT, experimental/laboratory; PL, data collection (RD) and database (BD) in Excel and SPSS. ▣ UC of exclusively continuous evaluation [100% = 20 values]: 1. 20%: Practical Proof/Oral Presentation; 2. 65%: experimental work (TE) of RD in the field or laboratory and BD elaboration; 3. 15%: face -to -face participation in RD PL classes or scientific events (without initial tolerance compared to time and place notified). ▣ Evaluation Frequency/Continuous/Periodic: Approved CLASSIFICATION ≥60% in 2 and ≥90% in 3. ▣ Evaluation Exam (RESOURCE/IMPROVEMENT/SPECIAL): If the following specific conditions of exam access [point 8 of 13 of the 13th. º Article of the Academic Regulation of the 1st Cycle of Studies ($)]: a) Classifications: 1. in 1. ≥30%, 2. in 2. ≥60%; 3. in 3. ≥ 90%; 4, and b) Survey approved in the IPC, proven RD and BD in the informudant 9 days before the exam. ▣ Exam with theoretical (100%) and practical (100%) tests. Oral Admission: cf. with $.

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.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Examen
  • - Practical test - 50.0%
  • - Theoretical test - 50.0%
Continuing Evaluation
  • - Laboratory work or Field work - 65.0%
  • - Practical exam/oral presentation - 20.0%
  • - Attendance and Participation - 15.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

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:
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.
Nota: we list general bibliography to which research sources specific to the topic of the student’s work should be added, validated by the Seminar’s Guiding Professor.