Core Module Information
Module title: Scientific Review and Statistics

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SES09119
Module leader: Iain Gallagher
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Within this module, you will critically review primary scientific literature on an agreed topic within the broad spectrum of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physical Activity & Health, or Sports Coaching. You will develop a literature review in this area and identify and critically evaluate ethical issues that are pertinent to your chosen area of interest.You will review the relevant literature utilising electronic databases and will present via written submission a review and ethics. Potentially conflicting and supportive evidence will be contained within this work with a critical appraisal and supported summation included. You will learn how to input data and carry out carry out relevant statistical analysis.

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.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Iain Gallagher
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 16
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 36
Face To Face Tutorial 10
Online Guided independent study 138
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 10 , WORDS= 2000 words
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 5 Exam Period HOURS= 50 questions
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES09119 Scientific Review and Statistics