Principles of Scientific Research Methodology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:3.00

Study Course Accepted:07.10.2020 09:28:45

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_038		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Sports Science		Target Audience:		Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Lolita Cibule
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								16
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Biometrics, basic research skills, knowledge of functional assessment tools in sport, sports medicine, ICF, public health.
Objective:
To strengthen and develop students' basic skills to conduct scientific research, to prepare them for research for obtaining a bachelor's degree in health sports, to further develop skills to substantiate the importance of scientific research in the development of the profession and to use research results in practice.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Research priorities in the industry. Formulation of a research problem			Classes		1.00	auditorium
2	Systematic review			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Literature research. Literature review. Systematic review			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	Qualitative research approach. Interview content analysis			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Quantitative research approach. Measurement, scales			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Critical reading of publications			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Research priorities in the industry. Formulation of a research problem			Classes		1.00	auditorium
2	Systematic review			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
3	Literature research. Literature review. Systematic review			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		1.00	auditorium
4	Qualitative research approach. Interview content analysis			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Quantitative research approach. Measurement, scales			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
6	Critical reading of publications			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work – preparation for tests, preparation of presentations for seminars, independent work with literature sources for preparation of a test on the chosen topic.
Assessment Criteria:
• active and effective participation in practical classes; quality of oral answers; timely submitted, high-quality written homework and their presentations; • active participation in seminars; • quality of the test paper and its presentation; • at the end of the course – exam (cumulative).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course, the student will deepen his / her knowledge of the research process, gain knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research, systematic review, as well as knowledge of regulatory enactments that regulate scientific activity in Latvia, RSU.
Skills:		As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course the student will be able to formulate and substantiate the research problem; to prepare and defend a topic application for a bachelor's thesis; will increase skills in a systematic search of scientific literature and critical analysis of scientific publications, will be able to search for evidence in various sources of information for solving clinical issues.
Competencies:		As a result of the successful acquisition of the study course, students will be able to practically use the acquired knowledge and skills by critically analyzing scientific publications in the specialty, independently conducting research on the chosen topic and preparing a research report (written report, presentation, poster report).
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Pētniecība: teorija un prakse / Kristīnes Mārtinsones, Anitas Piperes, Daigas Kamerādes zinātniskajā redakcijā; Rīga, RaKa 2016, 546 lpp.
2	Ellis, T. J.& Levy, Y. (2009). Towards a Framework of Problem-Based Research: A Guide for Novice Research Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology Volume 6, pp.323-337 Pieejams: http://www.inform.nu/Articles/Vol11/ISJv11p017-033Ellis486…
3	Hemingway P., Brereton N., 2009. What is a systematic review? (2nd ed): What is...? series Haywood Medical Communications. Pieejams: http://www.whatisseries.co.uk/whatis/pdfs/What_is_syst_rev…
4	Nolikums par kvalifikācijas darba, studējošā pētnieciskā darba (pētnieciskā projekta), bakalaura darba un maģistra darba izstrādāšanu un aizstāvēšanu
5	Atsauču un darbā izmantoto avotu un literatūras saraksta noformēšanas metodiskie norādījumi
Additional Reading
1	Baltiņš M. (2003) Lietišķā epidemioloģija. Rīga: Zinātne
2	DePoy, E., Gitlin, L. (2010). Introduction to research: understanding and applying multiple stategies.Toronto: Mosby,Inc. (3. nodaļa, latv. val.)
3	Dumholdt E. (2004) Rehabilitation Research: Principles and Applications, 3e, Elsevier.
4	Ievads pētniecībā: stratēģijas, dizaini, metodes : pētījums / sastādītāja Kristīne Mārtinsone; Rīga, RaKa, 2011, 284 lpp.
Other Information Sources
1	http://www.rsu.lv/biblioteka/bibliotekas-resursi
2	http://www.rsu.lv/petnieciba
3	www.cebp.nl
4	www.pedro.fhs.usyd.edu.au/