Core Module Information
Module title: Scientific Review and Statistics (PSB - Singapore)

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

Module code: SES09712
Module leader: Steven Young
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. 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. In line with Edinburgh Napier University regulations, you will use APA, 7th edition referencing and formatting style. You will carry out relevant statistical analyse on data using a number of parametric and non-parametric statistical test on SPSS.

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
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Steven Young
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 16 These lectures are designed to inform you on key areas/topics related to evidence based research and statistical analysis techniques
Face To Face Tutorial 22 You will be provided the opportunity to raise and discuss any areas of concerns relevant to the content of your module
Online Guided independent study 162 You will independently work towards developing your research and statistical analysis techniques.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of how to research and write a relevant scientific literature review using primary scientific sources, and accurately reference.
Class Test 50 5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours This is a multiple choice question (MCQ) 2-hours digital online exam. There are five sections that make up this exam.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Steven Young
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 16 These lectures are designed to inform you on key areas/topics related to evidence based research and statistical analysis techniques
Face To Face Tutorial 22 You will be provided the opportunity to raise and discuss any areas of concerns relevant to the content of your module
Online Guided independent study 162 You will independently work towards developing your research and statistical analysis techniques.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of how to research and write a relevant scientific literature review using primary scientific sources, and accurately reference.
Class Test 50 5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours This is a multiple choice question (MCQ) 2-hours digital online exam. There are five sections that make up this exam.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SINGAPORE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Steven Young
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 16 These lectures are designed to inform you on key areas/topics related to evidence based research and statistical analysis techniques
Face To Face Tutorial 22 You will be provided the opportunity to raise and discuss any areas of concerns relevant to the content of your module
Online Guided independent study 162 You will independently work towards developing your research and statistical analysis techniques.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 2000 words You will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of how to research and write a relevant scientific literature review using primary scientific sources, and accurately reference.
Class Test 50 5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours This is a multiple choice question (MCQ) 2-hours digital online exam. There are five sections that make up this exam.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES09712 Scientific Review and Statistics (PSB - Singapore)