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Course Code VQX7001
Course Title RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes 1. Analyse the literature review in accordance to the research to be
conducted.
2. Design a research proposal for the chosen topic.
3. Communicate the ideas of the intended research.
Synopsis The focus of this course is on quantitative and qualitative research methods
and designs. It will emphasise essential concepts of the research process,
ethics, and objective measurement. Students will be taught how to write
research proposal, critically review and interpret literature, choose appropriate
research designs, identifying correct statistical tests, present results and data,
and discuss findings. Mastery of these concepts are important for writing a
dissertation and scientific article. Finally, this course will prepare students for
their research project.
Main Reference 1. Jones, I. (2014). Research methods for sports studies. London:
Routledge.
2. Nelson, L., Groom, R. & Potrac, P. (2014). Research methods in sports
coaching. London: Routledge
3. Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, S. J. (2015). Research
Methods in Physical Activity. Champaign: Human Kinetics
Assessment Continuous Assessment: 60%
Weightage Final Examination: 40%

Course Code VQB7012
Course Title RESEARCH PROJECT

Credit 9
Course Learning At the end of this course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Critically review articles and synthesize ideas
2. Comply to research ethics in executing the research project
3. Design and conduct research; methods, data collection,
analysis and presentation
Synopsis Students are required to do a research project on a topic of their
choice and with the guidance of a supervisor after completing the
coursework. Students will be given the opportunity to critically
review articles and synthesize ideas, conform to research ethics
and ultimately design and conduct a research experiment.
Main Reference 1. American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication
manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.).
Washington, DC: Author
2. Smith, B. M., & Sparkes, A. C. (Eds.). (2016). Routledge
handbook of qualitative research in sport and exercise. Oxon:
Routledge
3. Veal, A. J., & Darcy, S. (2014). Research methods in sport
studies and sport management: A practical guide. Oxon:
Routledge.
4. UM thesis format
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 100%

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