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Module title: Scientific Review and Statistics
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES09119
Module leader: Scott Graham
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

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2018/9, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face,
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Face-to-Face
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Scott Graham
Module Organiser:


Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:
The written submission, research proposal with ethical issues, (word limit 2000) will allow the student to select (LO1), under supervisory guidance, a topic within the broadest range of Sport and Exercise Sciences disciplines or activities. Individuals will search for, compare and evaluate primary scientific literature (LO1) and then develop scientific arguments and critically review the material (LO2). This process will be conducted under continued guidance whilst still fostering independent learning. Concurrent with this activity students will develop knowledge and critical awareness in ethical areas applied to their chosen topic (LO3 and 4). Lectures will be delivered to support this learning in areas of research and ethical practice with regular supervisory meeting to ensure appropriate student engagement.
Two tutorials will be provided on a one-to-one basis to support the processes of choice of topic, information gathering, critical review, and scientific writing.

Summative assessment and feed forward will ensure students are progressing satisfactorily.
Key employability skills are embedded. Critical thinking and written and oral communication skills are required in the tutorial work and coursework component. Numerical skills will be developed through the statistics component. Workshops developing skills in data and data analysis through the use of statistical applications will be delivered weekly in the second part of the module (this is in line with identified student needs for LO5. IT skills are required for the analysis of data, the use of Moodle, on-line literature searches and preparation/submission of coursework.


Formative Assessment
For the research and ethical written component, formative assessment occurs during the Tutorials when students are given feedback on choice of topic and where feedback is given in their progress. Within the statistics component, formative assessment will occur weekly during the workshops where previous learning will be discussed. Formative assessment occurs during the Tutorials/Workshops when students are given feedback on their readings and/or tasks and they can assess their individual progress.

Summative Assessment
Summative assessment will occur in week 10 of the semester with a 2,000 word written assessment (1,500 words literature review and 500 word ethical issues component). The statistical component will be assessed via 2 hour written examination in week 14 of the semester.


Formative Assessment:
For the research and ethical written component, formative assessment occurs during the Tutorials when students are given feedback on choice of topic and where feedback is given in their progress. Within the statistics component, formative assessment will occur weekly during the workshops where previous learning will be discussed. Formative assessment occurs during the Tutorials/Workshops when students are given feedback on their readings and/or tasks and they can assess their individual progress.

Summative Assessment:
Summative assessment will occur in week 10 of the semester with a 2,000 word written assessment (1,500 words literature review and 500 word ethical issues component). The statistical component will be assessed via 2 hour written examination in week 14 of the semester.

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 15
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 36
Face To Face Tutorial 3
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2
Independent Learning Guided independent study 144
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 50 1,2,3,4 10 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2000
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 5 14/15 HOURS= 2, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Description of module content:

Within this module, students will review primary scientific literature on an agreed topic within the broad spectrum of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physical Activity and Health and Sports Coaching. Students will develop a literature review in this area and under the guidance of an allocated supervisor, identify, and critically evaluate ethical issues that are pertinent to the topic.

Students will conduct the review utilising electronic databases and will present, via written submission, their review and ethics. Potentially conflicting and supportive evidence will be contained within this work with a critical appraisal and supported summation included.

Correct and proper referencing, utilising Harvard referencing and an identified journal writing format style will be mandated throughout.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to
LO1: Search, compare and evaluate primary literature and scientific publications for critical review.
LO2: Examine scientific argument, formulate and present a balanced argument and summation
LO3: Identify, synthesise and evaluate ethical issues pertinent in the topic area
LO4: Critically evaluate these issues and formulate potential solutions as applied to the topic area
LO5: Develop skills in selecting and using statistical techniques in data analysis
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