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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Research Project
Module Code	SS414
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Enda Whyte Semester 2: Enda Whyte Autumn: Enda Whyte
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Module Aims:To develop the necessary skills to undertake a research project in an area related to Athletic Therapy and Training. To develop the ability to present, interpret and discuss research results. To develop a team approach where appropriate.

Learning Outcomes

1. Complete an ethical approval application form
2. Design and execute a major research project
3. Critically evaluate pertinent published research
4. Succinctly summarise and critically explain their results in relation to current theories and published research
5. Demonstrate a proficiency in presentation skills

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	12	Discussion of research project
Laboratory	36	Experimental research
Independent learning time	452	Review of Literature and writing of thesis
Total Workload: 500

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Design of a research project.
Plan and design the methodology to be used for the study.

Data collection.
Collect the data for the study.

Data processing.
Appropriately process the study data.

Review of literature.
Identify appropriate research studies and critically evaluate their relevance and findings.

Results and discussion.
Appropriately summarise the results and discuss them in light of previous studies and current theory.

Submit an Ethics Review form.
Complete an ethics review form for the research study.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Research project related to ATT	65%	Sem 2 End
Presentation	Presentation of final year project	30%	Sem 2 End
Report (s) (written / oral)	4 page summary of research thesis	5%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

ATT

BSc Athletic Therapy and Training

Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS414

Date of Last Revision

31-MAY-11

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