Course - Research methodology in physical education - MGLU5217
Research methodology in physical education
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About the course
Course content
In this course, students learn the basis for choosing and discussing appropriate methodology related to issues within physical education as a school subject. The course aims to develop an understanding of what research and development entails, and to strengthen the students' ability to critically reflect on researchable questions in physical education. The course provides insight into how to work scientifically through discussion of different research designs and research methods' scientific theoretical basis, and how quality and research ethics are expressed in different parts of the research process. Through the course, the students will experience how to use various analyzes as part of elucidating current issues in relation to physical education as a school subject.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
At the end of the course, the student is expected to
- Have in-depth knowledge of research methodology within physical education as a school subject
- Have insight into various research designs and methods
- Have knowledge of various scientific analyses
Skills
At the end of the course, the student is expected to
- Be able to describe, explain and discuss principles for choosing research designs and methods within physical education
- Be able to select and carry out relevant scientific analyses
- Be able to assess quality and ethical issues in the research process
General competence
At the end of the course, the student is expected to
- Have competence to carry out research and development work within physical education as a school subject
- Have the competence to be able to contribute to the entire research process linked to the investigation of current issues within physical education
- Be able to assess qualities in and through research in physical education
Learning methods and activities
Seminars, workshops, work in groups, individual work, lectures, practical exercises
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory course work according to course description
Further on evaluation
Up to 6 compulsory work requirements which are assessed as approved/not approved. The work requirements can be individual and/or in groups, in the form of observation, participation in learning activities, written reports or subject texts in written or multimedia forms. Compulsory work requirements must be approved before the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Required previous knowledge
The student must have passed physical education 1 and completed physical education 2 in order to be able to start courses in cycle 2. Passing is understood as the student having completed and passed the exam in the course. Completed is understood as that all compulsory work requirements in the course have been approved, in other words that the student is ready for the exam.
Course materials
Reading list will be shared in Blackboard.
Subject areas
- Physical Education
- Teacher Education