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
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:
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.
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
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.
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