Department of Kinesiology, University of Lethbridge

KNES 2200 – Research Methodologies in Physical Activity Involvement

2001 Summer Session 1

 

Dr. Gongbing Shan

Office: PE211; Office hours: Fridays 2-4 pm or make appointment

Phone: 329-2683;   e-mail: g.shan@uleth.ca;         Web page: http://home.uleth.ca/~g.shan

 

Lecture Time: from 07. May. to 20. June;             Mon & Wed; 08:00-10:50 am.        Room: PE256

Lab. Time:             Lab. Mon. 11:00 – 12:15;                                  Room: AH147

 

Course Description: Exploration of qualitative and quantitative methods used in the study of sport and physical activity involvement.

Prerequisite: Kinesiology 1000 and two of Kinesiology 2110, 2120 and 2130.

 

Course Objectives:

1. To teach students the essential concepts of research related to human movement studies.
2. To understand the need for different approaches in dealing with the reality and to teach students the relevant approaches in human movement studies.
3. To read and evaluate scientific journal articles critically.
4. To write a scientific report using a standard format, APA (American Psychological Association) format.

 

Textbook:   Charles F. Cicciarella (1997). Research in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport. Scottsdale, Arizona. Gorsuch Scarisbrick Publishers.

ISBN: 0-13-776568-1

*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 sources.

 

Evaluation: 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. The laboratory assignment must be typed; no handwritten assignments will be accepted for grading. Late assignments will receive a 10% deduction per day.

 

ITEM                                       DATE                                                      WEIGHTING

Midterm                                   May 30                                                            25%

Final Exam                               June 25                                                            30%

Laboratory Quizzes (n=4)            See Schedule                                                          20%

Research Paper Due                  June 21                                                            25%

Grade Scheme: Grades will be assigned based on the following grading scheme. In all cases marks will be rounded to the nearest percent.

Letter Grade               Percentage                   GPA

A+                               91-100%               4.0

A                                 85%-90.9%              4.0

A-                                80-84.9%              3.7

B+                               77-79.9%              3.3

B                                  73-76.9%              3.0

B-                                70-72.9%              2.7

C+                               67-69.9%              2.3

C                                 63-66.9%              2.0

C-                                60-62.9%              1.7

D+                               57-59.9%              1.3

D                                 53-56.9%              1.0

D-                                50-52.9%              0.7

F                                  0-49.9%              0

 

 

 

The lecture is based on the following reference Books:

 

Cicciarella, C.F. (1997). Research in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport.
            Scottsdale, Arizona: 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, Ont: Mosby

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

 

Tentative 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.

Date	Topic	Readings	Laboratory
May. 07	Course description, class requirements and expectations; explanation and discussion of tests; explanation and discussion of lab assignment		Introduction to digital measurement Introduction to Excel (1)
May 09	Research in Physical activities Academic research requirements Hypothesis – the research question	Ch1, Ch2	No Lab.
May 14	Introduction to research report Method: data processing – qualitative & quantitative	Ch3, Ch7- Ch9	Evaluation of collected data
May 16	Concept of statistics The normal distribution and z score	Ch12	No Lab.
May 23	Correlation and regression Hypothesis testing, probability, alpha value	Ch13	Lab Quiz.
May 28	T-tests ANOVA	Ch14	Data presentation
May 30	Contents of a research report Abstract Midterm	Ch3, Ch4	Lab Quiz.
June 04	Abstract Introduction: The literature review; Citation and references: APA format Variables; Operational definitions	Ch4	Correlation and regression
June 06	Method (cont.) Research design	Ch5, Ch6	Lab Quiz.
June 11	Factorial analysis		T-tests ANOVA
June 13	Results: Report results, presenting figures and tables	Ch11	Lab Quiz.
June 18	Discussion: Limitation and delimitation, Validity Conclusion:		Question session
June 20	Ethical Issues in Research	Ch15	No Lab.
June 21			Lab Report Due
Monday. June 25	Final Exam 8:40 – 11:10 am

Laboratory Assignment

 

 

Choose one the following topics

1.      The determination of the correlation among segment lengths and body height (BH), and the estimation of segment lengths through regression

2.      The Differences in Segmental Lengths Judged by Gender

 

 

Purposes of the assignment

• To acquire first hand experience by applying the theoretical knowledge in solving real problems
• To apply APA format in scientific writing

 

 

Evaluation of Lab. Assignment

 

Abstract (5 marks)

 

Introduction (5 marks)

 

Method (15 marks)

 

Results (10 marks)

 

Discussion (15 marks)

 

Conclusion (5 marks)

 

Reference (5 Marks)

 

Note: the detailed expectations of each part will be discussed during the lectures. It is advised to take class notes in preparation for the lab assignment throughout the whole course.