Class Introduction to Research in Sport and Physical Activity

The UC Introduction to Research in Sport and Physical Activity is part of the 1st cycle in Physical Education and Sport. The syllabus of this UC allow the student to become familiar with the research, writing and scientific communication methodologies that are fundamental for the analysis, preparation and evaluation of scientific and academic documents. The knowledge that students are expected to acquire during the UC is essential for students to (1) acquire new knowledge independently, (2) be able to understand the scientific basis of Physical Education and Sport, (3) have a perspective critical of existing scientific knowledge and that will be generated, and (4) can, in the future, maintain an updated and evidence-based professional practice.  

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[CP - syllabus contents] CP1. METHODOLOGIES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Definition of concepts Sources of information Data bases Search strategy Bibliographic references and reference managers CP2. SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS Types of scientific publications Standards for the elaboration of scientific publications Abstracts Articles Communication (poster and oral)

Different teaching methodologies (ME) will be used: Expository classes (ME1): Resolution of practical cases (ME2), Viewing and discussion of documentaries/videos (ME3), Bibliographic research (ME4), Analysis of scientific articles (ME5) , Small group activities (ME6), Feedback information provided by the teacher about the work carried out (ME7).

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