High Performance Sport Research Project PG (9602.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Source and critically appraise research in an identified Sports Studies research field;
2. Identify problems and analyse the main features of problems relevant to high performance sport;
3. Express knowledge, ideas and opinions in their professional field, both orally and in written form, with confidence and clarity; and
4. Present arguments and ideas effectively.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Skills development
This unit will provide you with the tools for writing up a scientific journal article or manuscript from the very begining to the end that you can submit to the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. This journal article may be in the form of a review article or original research, and it must have a strength and conditioning focus. Despite it not being mandatory, if you decide to collect data for an original research project, you will be required to obtain ethics approval prior to the start of data collection.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | Assoc Prof Andrew McKune |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online | Assoc Prof Andrew McKune |
Required texts
There are no suggested textbooks for this unit as students will be required to read journal articles of the self-selected area of research, as part of their manuscript writing exercise. The library has a wide range of relevant journals that students can access online. Students will also have short-term access to books and e-books that the library loans to the students, however, the majority of the reading required for this unit will be based on contemporary research journal articles.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items for this unit must be submitted via Canvas as a single pdf file.
Special assessment requirements
N/A
Supplementary assessment
N/A
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Students are expected to engage with the unit convenor and discuss their data, manuscript and any other aspects of the manuscript writing experience throughout the semester.
Required IT skills
All students must have access to a computer that allows them to access email messages on a regular basis and permits access to the internet, if not, students can use University computers to comply with assessment requirements. It is expected all students have the required UC IT entry skills to complete this unit.
In-unit costs
N/A
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
