The University of Lethbridge
DEPARTMENT OF
KINESIOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
KNES2200
Research
Methodologies in Physical Activity Involvement
Spring
2006
INSTRUCTOR: |
Gongbing Shan, PhD |
E-MAIL: |
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OFFICE: |
PE230 |
PHONE: |
329-2683 |
OFFICE HOURS: |
Wednesdays, |
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CLASS TIME: |
MWF; |
CLASSROOM: |
TH280 |
WEBSITE: |
http://home.uleth.ca/~g.shan/index.htm |
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LABS INSTRUCTOR |
Brandie Dunn |
EMAIL: |
wildbm@uleth.ca |
OFFICE: |
PE229 |
PHONE: |
329-7563 |
OFFICE HOURS: |
To be posted |
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LAB TIME: |
Tu/Th |
LAB: |
AH148 |
COURSE
COREQUISITE:
KNES1000 Wellness and Physical Activity
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Exploration of qualitative and quantitative methods used in the study of sport and physical activity involvement.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
a. To give students the essential concepts of research related to human movement studies.
a. To understand the need for different approaches in dealing with the reality and to teach students the relevant approaches in human movement studies.
b. To read and evaluate scientific journal articles critically.
c. To write a scientific report using a standard format, APA (American Psychological Association) format.
REQUIRED TEXT:
Jerry R. Thomas & Jack K. Nelson (2001). Research Methods in Physical Activity (Fourth Edition). Human Kinetics, ISBN: 0-7360-3692-X.
*NOTE: It is advised to take every class and class notes. Many materials will not be included in the textbook. They will come from other materials.
Additional course information is available at http://home.uleth.ca/~g.shan/index.htm
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Kinesiology 2200 will adhere
strictly to the policies set down in the
· The fundamental principles of student citizenship (p. 9);
· Academic regulations concerning grading (pp. 61-63);
· Process for the appeal of grades (pp. 68-69);
· Student Discipline Policy a) Academic Offences (pp. 69-72);
· Student Discipline Policy b) Non-Academic Offences (pp. 72-74);
· Other academic regulations: Taping of Lectures through to Students with Special Needs (pp. 74-77).
ARTS AND SCIENCE EXAM POLICY
Students are reminded that the University Final Exam Policy states that only in extraordinary circumstances may students request to write an equivalent invigilated Final Examination at other than the scheduled time and place. Students are advised that holiday travel plans do not constitute an extraordinary circumstance. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education stipulates that all students will write examinations at the designated time and place as printed in the Timetable and Registration Guide.
STUDENT EVALUATION:
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education stipulates that the following grading scale be used:
A+ |
91.0 100 |
A |
86.0 90.9 |
A- |
80.0 85.9 |
B+ |
77.0 79.9 |
B |
73.0 76.9 |
B- |
70.0 72.9 |
C+ |
67.0 69.9 |
C |
63.0 66.9 |
C- |
60.0 62.9 |
D+ |
55.0 59.9 |
D |
50.0 54.9 |
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F |
Below 50 |
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The evaluation consists of theory examinations (60%) and lab-session evaluation (40%). There will be two examinations (one midterm and one final). Exams will cover materials from lectures as well as textbooks. Comprehension of materials covered on previous exams will be necessary to complete subsequent exams. Lab-session evaluation consists of four lab quizzes and one lab report.
ASSIGNMENT |
PERCENTAGE |
Midterm |
25% |
4 Lab quizzes (5% each) |
20% |
Final Exam |
35% |
Final Lab Report |
20% |
TOTAL |
100% |
The lecture is based on the following reference Books:
Thomas, J.R.,
& Nelson, J.K. (2001). Research methods in physical activity
(4th ed.). Human Kinetics.
Morrow, J.R. Jr.,
Cicciarella, C.F. (1997). Research
in physical education, exercise science, and sport.
Duck, T. (2000). HU-M-AN
(Human movement analysis). HMA Technology Inc.
Hyllegard, R., Mood, D.P., &
Morrow, J.R. (1996). Interpreting research in sport and exercise science.
Jarrell,
S.B. (1994). Basic statistics.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Class sessions and laboratories will combine to provide the skills and knowledge of the research principles and procedures necessary for a successful class completion, as outlined below under Topics.
WEEK |
TOPIC |
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LABORATORY |
1 |
Course description, class requirements. |
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No Lab. |
2 |
Introduction to Research in
physical activity Developing the problem and using the literature |
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 |
Intro to Excel |
3 |
Presenting the problem Formulating the method |
Chapter 3 Chapter 4 |
Anthropometrical Database |
4 |
Ethical Issues in Research and Scholarship Concept of statistics |
Chapter 5 Chapter 6 |
Data Screening & Measures of
central tendency and variability |
5 |
The normal distribution and z scores Correlation and regression (1) |
Chapter 6 Chapter 7 |
Data Presentation |
6 |
Correlation and regression (2) Hypothesis testing, probability, alpha value T-tests (1) |
Chapter 7 Chapter 8 |
Quiz 1 -Average, StDev Z-scores and Percentiles |
7 |
Hypothesis testing, probability, alpha value T-tests (2) MIDTERM |
Chapter 8 |
Quiz 2 -Data Presentation Correlation and Regression 1 |
8 |
SPRING
BREAK |
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No
Labs |
9 |
ANOVA |
Chapter 8 |
Correlation and Regression 2 |
10 |
Factorial analysis Nonparametric techniques |
Chapter 9 |
Quiz
3 (Corre. & Regr.) T-tests |
11 |
Measuring Research Variables |
Chapter
10 |
ANOVA |
12 |
Writing the research report using APA-format (1) Abstract / Introduction / Method |
Chapter
19-20 |
Quiz4 Statistic Test Issues related to lab report 1 |
13 |
Writing the research report using APA-format (2) Results / Discussion / Conclusion / Reference |
Chapter
19-20 |
Issues related to lab report 2 |
14 |
Types of research (1) |
Chapter
11-14 |
Question session |
15 |
Types of research (2) |
Chapter
15-18 |
No Lab
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16 |
Summary |
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Lab
Report Due: Before
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Final Exam is scheduled at
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