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:

g.shan@uleth.ca

OFFICE:

PE230

PHONE:

329-2683

OFFICE HOURS:

Wednesday’s, 2:00-4:00 pm or by appointment

CLASS TIME:

MWF; 11:00–11:50

CLASSROOM:

TH280

WEBSITE:

http://home.uleth.ca/~g.shan/index.htm

 

LABS INSTRUCTOR

Brandie Dunn

EMAIL:

wildbm@uleth.ca

OFFICE:

PE229

PHONE:

329-7563

OFFICE HOURS:

To be posted

 

 

LAB TIME:

Tu/Th 1:40 – 2:55
& Tu 3:05 – 4:20

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 University of Lethbridge Calendar. The expectation is that all students have read and understood their rights, privileges, and obligations at the University of Lethbridge. Further, they understand the consequences and processes involved for violation of established rules. Students are expected to have read and understood:

·        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

 

 

 

 

F

Below 50

 

 

 

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 – February 18, 2006

25%

4 Lab quizzes (5% each)

20%

Final Exam – April 28, 2006

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., Jackson, A.W., Disch, J.G., & Mood, D.P. (2000). Measurement and evaluation in human performance. Human Kinetics.

 

Cicciarella, C.F. (1997). Research in physical education, exercise science, and sport. Scottsdale, AZ: GSP.

 

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. Toronto, ON: Mosby.

 

Jarrell, S.B. (1994). Basic statistics. Dubuque, Iowa: WCB.

 

 

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

READINGS

LABORATORY

1

Course description, class requirements.

 

 

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

 

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

16

Summary

 

Lab Report Due:

Before 5:00 pm on April 12

Final Exam is scheduled at 9:00 – 11:00 am on April 25, 2006