IDR212 Bachelor's Thesis in Sports
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Aron Gauti Laxdal
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
This course is taught in Norwegian and an English translation of the course description is not available.Prerequisites
Passed first year of the bachelor's programme in physical education and sport
Recommended prerequisites
ME-200 Introduction to scientific method and statistics
Course contents
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The work process in scientific articles
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Research ethics
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Literature search in scientific databases
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Preparation of project description
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Writing scientific texts
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Formal requirements for the bachelor's thesis
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Reference management software
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Independant work on the bachelor's thesis
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Critical assessment and constructive feedback on fellow students' work
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the study, the student will
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be able to plan and carry out a project (bachelor's thesis)
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be able to reflect upon current research-ethical issues
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be able to search for and assess current research literature and use it to elucidate the chosen issue
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be able to write academic texts according to scientific standards
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be able to discuss research findings in relation to previous research and established knowledge
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be able to give and take constructive feedback on academic work
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demonstrate the ability of critical and analytic assessment
Examination requirements
Approved project outline. Participated in compulsory supervision in groups, included an individual presentation and being an opponent of fellow students' work.
Teaching methods
The work methods will vary between lectures, supervision in groups at seminars (compulsory), supervision and self study.
Estimated student workload is 270 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
A graded bachelor's thesis, individual or in pairs.
Please refer to Canvas for guidelines and description of assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IDR204 – Bachelor's Thesis in Physical Education and Sport | 10 |
| IDR209 – Bacheloroppgave i idrett | 10 |