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Requisites

Pre-requisite: SES2102 and SES2103 and SES2104 and SES2105 and SES2201 and SES2205

Rationale

This aim of this course is to develop a range of research skills required to develop an independent study in sport and exercise or clinical exercise physiology. The course draws together information and insights provided throughout the program. Students will be provided the opportunity to revise and refine research skills and to critically review information required to develop an independent study proposal.. The skill to evaluate research reports and use the implications of the reports to guide evidence based research as part of professional practice is highlighted.

Synopsis

This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to formulate, after critical review of relevant literature, technology and resources, a relevant research proposal in an area of sport and exercise science or clinical exercise physiology. Students will have pre-requisite knowledge in the key disciplines of sport and exercise science and research methods. Skills will be developed to allow for the evaluation of research studies, and highlight the importance of applying latest research from relevant disciplines to ensure best professional practice. Students will be required to undertake a critical review of the literature. The development of a research project will provide the practical skills to undertake evidence based research as a normal part of professional practice and as a contribution to knowledge and practice in the area of sport and exercise or clinical exercise physiology.

Objectives

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Text and Materials

Reference Materials

Student Workload Expectations

Assessment Details

Important assessment information

1. Attendance requirements:
   
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. It is the student's responsibility to maintain regular contact with their supervisor according to a mutually agreed schedule.
   
   
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   
   To satisfactorily complete each assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks available.
   
   
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   
   Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4)
   
   
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
   
   
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
   
   
6. Examination information:
   
   There is no examination for this course.
   
   
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   
   Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure .
   
   
8. University Student Policies:
   
   Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
   
   

Assessment Notes

1. Students must familiarise themselves with the USQ Assessment Procedures (.
   
   
2. If electronic submission is specified for a course assessment, students will be notified of this on the Course Study Desk. The due date for an electronically submitted assessment is the date by which a student must electronically submit the assignment irrespective of holidays. The assignment files must be submitted by 11.55pm on the due date using USQ time (as displayed on the clock on the course home page; that is, Australian Eastern Standard Time).
   
   
3. If hardcopy submission is specified for a course assessment students will be notified of this on the Course Study Desk. The due date for a hardcopy assignment is the date by which a student must submit at USQ or despatch the assignment to USQ irrespective of holidays.
   USQ will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile or email unless expressly requested by the course examiner.
   
   
4. Referencing in Assignments must comply with the APA referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ library's referencing guide. These policies can be found at
   
   

Evaluation and Benchmarking

In meeting the University's aims to establish quality learning and teaching for all programs, this course monitors and ensures quality assurance and improvements in at least two ways. This course:

1. Conforms to the USQ Policy on Evaluation of Teaching, Courses and Programs to ensure ongoing monitoring and systematic improvement.
2. Forms part of the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) (BSEH) program and is benchmarked against the

Other Requirements

1. Computer, e-mail and Internet access:
   Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at
   
   
2. Students are expected to approach a staff member from a list of advertised research topics to discuss the possibility of developing a research proposal on a particular topic, with this staff member then becoming their research supervisor. For students in the Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science (Honours), the agreed upon research topic and supervisor will be used to undertake the research project in SES4105. Students should understand the requirements of the research project before agreeing to a research topic. This includes understanding the location that the research will take place and if students are required to participate in face-to-face tasks to complete the research project.
   
   
3. Students are expected to attend (either on-campus or via Zoom) and participate in a research seminar at the end of the semester to present their research proposal to other students and staff.
   
   
4. Students are expected to regularly meet and correspond with their supervisor throughout the semester (either face-to-face or via online methods). These meetings contribute to most of the consultation hours indicated in the student workload for this course. The supervisor will guide the direction of the research, provide key resources, assist with drafts, and facilitate collaboration with other members of the research team.
   
   
5. Students can expect that assessment items in this course may draw upon knowledge and skills that they can reasonably be expected to have acquired before enrolling in this course. This includes knowledge contained in pre-requisite courses and appropriate communication, information literacy, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving or numeracy skills. Students who do not possess such knowledge and skills should not expect the same grades as those students who do possess them.