Competencies and objectives

 

Course context for academic year 2024-25

The subject "Methodology, Designs and Analysis of Research in Physical Activity and Sport" is located within the basic training block of the curriculum for the Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (CAFD). This means that it is a fundamental subject for the training of future professionals in the field, as it provides them with the tools and knowledge necessary to carry out scientific research in the area. Research is a fundamental pillar for the advancement of knowledge in any discipline, and Physical Activity and Sport are no exception. Professionals in this field need to be trained to conduct research that allows for a better understanding of the phenomena related to physical activity, sport, and health. This subject is related to other subjects in the CAFD curriculum that address theoretical and practical aspects of Physical Activity and Sport. The knowledge acquired in this subject will allow students to apply it in other subjects and develop a more complete vision of the field.

 

 

Course competencies (verified by ANECA in official undergraduate and Master’s degrees) for academic year 2024-25

Transversal Competences

  • CGUA1 : Foreign language skills.
  • CGUA2 : Computer and information technology skills.
  • CGUA3 : Oral and written communication skills.

 

General Competences

  • CG1.1 : Capacity to identify, list, analyse, synthesise and apply the conceptual content determined by the subjects studied for the Sciences of Physical Activity and Sport degree.
  • CG1.2 : Ability to manage information and knowledge in new and complex situations, problem solving and decision making for the development of instrumental and procedural contents of the subjects of the degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
  • CG2.1 : Oral and written communication skills in the development of conceptual and procedural content with special attention to the mastery of argumentation and critical reasoning in the subjects of the degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
  • CG2.2 : Use and integration of computer science applied to the field of Physical Activity and Sport Science subjects.
  • CG3.1 : Capacity to design, apply and evaluate high-quality processes, programs and projects in the fields of teaching, training and the promotion of health and recreational sport
  • CG3.2 : Awareness and recognition of diversity and multiculturalism in the fields of teaching and learning, training and the promotion of health and recreation.
  • CG4.1 : Ability in interpersonal and affective relationships and emotional control in teamwork and the development of leadership in the execution of learning activities and work in the subjects of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
  • CG5.1 : Commitment to the values of equity with respect to gender issues, diversity and democracy in the practice of physical activity and sport.

 

Specific Competences

  • AC2.1 : Knowing how to guide, design, apply and technico-scientifically assess physical exercise and physical condition at an advanced level, based on scientific evidence, in different areas, contexts and types of activities for the whole population and with emphasis on special populations such as: the elderly, schoolchildren, people with disabilities and people with pathologies, health problems or similar (diagnosed and/or prescribed by a doctor), taking into account gender and diversity.
  • AC2.2 : Identify, communicate and apply scientific anatomical-physiological and biomechanical criteria at an advanced level of skills in the design, development and technical-scientific evaluation of procedures, strategies, actions, activities and appropriate guidance; to prevent, minimise and/or avoid a health risk in the practice of physical activity and sport in all types of population.
  • AC2.3 : Design and apply with fluency, naturalness, consciously and continuously adequate, efficient, systematic, varied physical exercise and physical condition, based on scientific evidence, for the development of the processes of adaptation and improvement or readaptation of certain capacities of each person in relation to human movement and its optimisation; in order to be able to solve unstructured, increasingly complex and unpredictable problems and with emphasis on special populations.
  • AC2.4 : Articulate and display an advanced level of skill in the analysis, design and evaluation of tests for the assessment and control of physical fitness and physical-sporting performance.
  • AC2.6 : Develop an advanced level in the planning, application, control and evaluation of physical and sports training processes.
  • AC6.1 : Know and understand the bases of the methodology of scientific work.
  • AC6.2 : Analyse, review and select the effect and effectiveness of the practice of methods, techniques and resources of research and scientific work methodology, in the resolution of problems that require the use of creative and innovative ideas.
  • AC6.3 : Articulate and deploy with rigour and scientific attitude the justifications on which to elaborate, support, substantiate and justify in a constant and professional manner all acts, decisions, processes, procedures, actions, activities, tasks, conclusions, reports and professional performance.
  • AC7.1 : Knowing and knowing how to apply ethical and deontological principles and social justice in professional performance and involvement, as well as having habits of scientific and professional rigour and a constant attitude of service to citizens in the exercise of their professional practice with the aim of improvement, excellence, quality and efficiency.
  • AC7.2 : Know, develop and know how to apply the ethical-deontological, organisational structural, professional performance and regulations of the professional practice of Graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, in any professional sector of physical activity and sport (formal and informal physical and sports education; physical and sports training; physical exercise for health; management of physical activity and sport); as well as being able to develop multidisciplinary work.
  • AC7.3 : Understand, know how to explain and disseminate the functions, responsibilities and importance of a good professional Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences as well as analyse, understand, identify and reflect critically and autonomously on their identity, training and professional performance to achieve the aims and benefits of physical activity and sport in an appropriate, safe, healthy and efficient way in all physical-sport services offered and provided and in any professional sector of physical activity and sport.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes (Training objectives)

  • To know the different phases of research.
  • To know the research methods applied to physical activity and sport.
  • To know the research designs applied to physical activity and sport.
  • Know and differentiate the statistical techniques of data analysis appropriate to each design.
  • Know the procedure for the use and use of statistical analysis software.
  • Design research protocols according to the specific needs of each sport.
  • Develop research work or reports derived from analyses on physical activity and sport.
  • Correctly interpret the results obtained from the analyses carried out.
  • Know and use the different databases to search for quality information.
  • Know and use specific documentary sources for sport sciences.
  • Know the structure and format of the different types of research papers or reports.
  • Acquire skills of evaluation and critical analysis of the different types of research papers or reports.
  • Acquire skills of organization and integration of the results of the bibliographic search.
  • Acquire research skills for their implementation in the development of professional activity.
  • Know and apply the ethical principles of research.

 

 

Specific objectives stated by the academic staff for academic year 2024-25

  • To understand the fundamentals of scientific research, the scientific method, and different types of research.
  • To learn how to identify relevant research problems and formulate appropriate hypotheses.
  • To know the different research designs (cross-sectional, longitudinal, experimental, etc.) and know how to select the most appropriate one for each study.
  • To learn how to select and use measurement instruments and data collection procedures appropriately.
  • To acquire knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis.
  • To develop skills for writing research reports and presenting results.
  • To apply the knowledge acquired through the completion of a practical research project.

 

 

 

General

Code: 16615
Lecturer responsible:
Pueo Ortega, Basilio
Credits ECTS: 6,00
Theoretical credits: 0,60
Practical credits: 1,80
Distance-base hours: 3,60

Departments involved

  • Dept: GENERAL DIDACTICS AND SPECIFIC DIDACTICS
    Area: PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT
    Theoretical credits: 0,6
    Practical credits: 1,8
    This Dept. is responsible for the course.
    This Dept. is responsible for the final mark record.

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