Course - Bachelor's Thesis in Human Movement Science - BEV2900
Bachelor's Thesis in Human Movement Science
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About the course
Course content
During the course, students shall, in groups of 2-3 persons, produce a written report based on a predetermined topic. Through lectures and group supervision, students will be taught in literature search and essay writing. The essay constitutes the examination and shall be between 4000 and 5000 words.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has basic theoretical and methodological knowledge of a limited topic in movement science
- can formulate, explore and answer a scientific problem
- knowledge of various sources, relevant subject databases and guidelines for the use of sources in their own work
Skills
The student can
- connect theory and empiricism in movement science research work
- present and discuss relevant theory and empirical writing in a precise and logical way
General competence
The student
- masters basic requirements in academic writing with regard to being able to argue for academic positions, choices and priorities, as well as follow standards for source reference, citation use and layout for reference list
- can integrate previously acquired knowledge and be able to acquire new knowledge in solving a problem
- can plan, carry out and complete a written assignment at the scientific level with a bachelor's degree
Learning methods and activities
Exchange students interested in the course must consult the Department for possible admission.
- Lectures/seminars/supervision.
- Independent work with a written assignment in groups of 2-3 students
- Mandatory supervision before the bachelor's thesis can be submitted for examination
Compulsory assignments
- Approved research question and supervision
Further on evaluation
Compulsory assignments:
- Approved research question
- Approved supervision of the first draft of the bachelor's thesis
- Approved supervision of second drafts of the bachelor's thesis
Approval of compulsory activities in BEV2900 is only possible if all three sub-activities have been approved. The deadlines for submission, guidance and approval of the reserach question, first and second drafts of the bachelor's thesis are set in the teaching plan and determined by the course coordinator and the teachers.
Evaluation
- The bachelor's thesis is carried out in groups of 2-3 students.
- The bachelor's thesis must follow the guidelines for the bachelor's thesis that will be published on the course webpage on Blackboard.
- Exam registration requires approved teaching registration in the same semester. In case of a postponed exam due to absence or failure, a new assignment must be submitted. It is not possible to submit an updated version of the first submission.
- In case of improvement of the grade, a new bachelor's thesis including supervision must be carried out at the next ordinary completion.
- Upon re-submission, new approval of compulsory activities is also required.
- The department can grant a postponed submission deadline in case of acute illness or similar by presenting valid documentation.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Human Movement Science (BBEV)
Recommended previous knowledge
BEV courses from the first five semesters
Required previous knowledge
BEV2008 and BEV2009.
Course materials
Information will be given at the beginning of the semester.
Subject areas
- Health Science
- Sport Science
- Human Movement Science