Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / ANE-103 - ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)

Code: ANE-103 Course Title: RESEARCH METHODS IN SPORTS SCIENCES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ANTRENöRLüK EğITIMI ANABILIM DALı YüKSEK LISANS (ÖNERILEN)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERHAN IŞIKDEMİR (erhanisikdemir@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
It aims to gain the knowledge and skills to conduct scientific research in the field of sport sciences. Within the scope of this course, students learn the processes of planning, writing and presenting scientific research and evaluate the rules to be followed in these processes.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To be able to define the basic knowledge and concepts related to science and research method PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences.
Examination
LO-2 To be able to analyze the types of scientific research comparatively PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences.
Examination
LO-3 To be able to act in accordance with the rules of footnote and bibliography in research writing PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences.
Examination
LO-4 To be able to take into account the rules of style and scientific ethics in research writing PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences.
PO-15 Tracks local and global sports trends and can integrate these developments into training and management processes.
Examination
LO-5 To be able to select data collection/information gathering methods appropriate to research methods and techniques PO-1 Understands scientific research methods and processes and can apply these methods in the field of sports sciences.
PO-15 Tracks local and global sports trends and can integrate these developments into training and management processes.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Introduction to scientific research, literature review methods and sources, research and project types, project planning, problem and hypothesis identification, experimental analysis methods, risk and cost analysis, market research methods, national and international project platforms, project writing language and presentation techniques.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to scientific research: Basic concepts and methods Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
2 Literature review techniques and accessing sources Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
3 Types of research and projects: Experimental, descriptive, comparative analyses Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
4 Project planning process: Defining aims, objectives, and scope Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
5 Problem and hypothesis development: Practical applications through case studies Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
6 Experimental analysis methods: Data collection and analysis processes Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
7 Risk analysis and cost planning: Fundamental approaches in project management Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Market research methods: Examples from the field of sports sciences Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
10 National and international project platforms: Erasmus+, TÜBİTAK, Horizon Europe Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
11 Project writing style and format: Rules of scientific writing Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
12 Presentation techniques: Effective presentation preparation and practice Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
13 Ethical rules in research processes and prevention of plagiarism Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
14 Practical analysis and presentation of a sample project Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
15 General review and case studies Lecture and Discussion, Group Work, Practical Applications, Case Analysis and Problem Solving, Project Writing and Presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Presentation, PDF, PowerPoint, textbook

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 10 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 15 45
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 15 45
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 164