SP5012 - Independent Project in Sport and Exercise Science

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

This subject aims to allow students to demonstrate a basic level of skill in research in sport and exercise science. The amount of work required is that associated with a 3 unit subject; approximately 120 hours of personal time. A literature review or a report on a completed research project is generally acceptable. If a literature review of a sport and exercise science issue is chosen as the topic, to successfully complete the subject, the manuscript must normally be accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. If an original research project of a relevant issue is chosen, the student must negotiate supervision by academic staff within the Institute of Sport and exercise Science and obtain approval of research methodology from the Institute's Research Committee and ethics approval from the JCU Ethics Committee before enrolment. Research reports will be sent for independent assessment.

Learning Outcomes

• to demonstrate expertise in writing for publication in a peer reviewed journal;
• to demonstrate expertise in the conduct of a research project or review of the literature in a specified field.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Prerequisites:

Must have approval of the Head of School

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Melissa Crowe
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht, Dr Glen Deakin, Dr Melissa Crowe.
Method of Delivery:	and OtherPrinted materials
Assessment:	multidraft Essays.
Special Assessment Requirements:	The literature review or research project report would normally be of a standard suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator:	Dr Melissa Crowe
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht, Dr Glen Deakin, Dr Melissa Crowe.
Method of Delivery:	Other and Printed materials
Assessment:	multidraft Essays.
Special Assessment Requirements:	The literature review or research project report would normally be of a standard suitable for publication in a peer reviewed journal

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.