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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Research and Computer Methods in Strength and Conditioning

  • Unit Code

    SPS5113

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit focuses on utilising technology for research, measurement, data analysis and data presentation. Students will develop comprehensive skills and knowledge in the use of computer technologies to enhance their effectiveness as strength and conditioning professionals. Furthermore, the ability to search for research information, critically evaluate scientific literature and synthesise information relevant to the strength and conditioning profession will be developed. Students will explore research methods and examine ethical and cross cultural considerations when conducting research and testing within the strength and conditioning profession.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply computer technology to perform basic and advanced functions related to printing, file management, and data analysis.
  2. Assess validity and reliability issues in performance measurements and apply basic statistical procedures for the interpretation of a variety of data.
  3. Critically analyse and discuss research and lay publications in strength and conditioning.
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ethical and cross cultural issues related to the strength and conditioning profession.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the design and function of basic electronic equipment used the field of strength and conditioning.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to conduct performance data analysis, reduction, and presentation central to the strength and conditioning profession.
  7. Use a personal computer to enhance the students effectiveness as a strength and conditioning professional.
  8. Use the internet and other sources to search, locate and catalogue strength and conditioning research sources.
  9. Utilise computer technology to acquire, analyse, interpret and present information relevant to the strength and conditioning profession.

Unit Content

  1. Applied strength and conditioning research.
  2. Basic statistics for the strength and conditioning professional.
  3. Computer hardware components, function and operation.
  4. Ethical and cross cultural considerations for the collection of data and testing of athletes.
  5. Introduction to technology in strength and conditioning.
  6. Reliability and validity of testing methods in strength and conditioning.
  7. Research methods and design.
  8. Searching for, critiquing and interpreting scientific research relevant to strength and conditioning.
  9. Software specific to the strength and conditioning profession.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online lectures, tutorials, e-learning activities, and discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid-semester Test20%
Literature ReviewMajor Critical Review of the Research Literature50%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Examination30%

Text References

  • ^ Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., & Sliverman, S. (2013). Research methods in physical activity (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Cumming, G. (2011). Understanding the new statistics. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, London: Routledge.
  • Atkinson, M. (2011). Key concepts in sport and exercise research methods. United Kingdom: Sage Publications, LTD.
  • Vincent, W., & Weir, J. (2012). Statistics in kinesiology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Pitney, W., & Parker, J. (2009). Qualitative research in physical activity and the health professions. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal References

  • Strength and Conditioning Journal
  • Sports Medicine
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
  • Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Medicine in Science, Sport and Exercise

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Research and Computer Methods in Strength and Conditioning

  • Unit Code

    SPS5113

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit focuses on utilising technology for research, measurement, data analysis and data presentation. Students will develop comprehensive skills and knowledge in the use of computer technologies to enhance their effectiveness as strength and conditioning professionals. Furthermore, the ability to search for research information, critically evaluate scientific literature and synthesise information relevant to the strength and conditioning profession will be developed. Students will explore research methods and examine ethical and cross cultural considerations when conducting research and testing within the strength and conditioning profession.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply computer technology to perform basic and advanced functions related to printing, file management, and data analysis.
  2. Assess validity and reliability issues in performance measurements and apply basic statistical procedures for the interpretation of a variety of data.
  3. Critically analyse and discuss research and lay publications in strength and conditioning.
  4. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ethical and cross cultural issues related to the strength and conditioning profession.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the design and function of basic electronic equipment used the field of strength and conditioning.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to conduct performance data analysis, reduction, and presentation central to the strength and conditioning profession.
  7. Use a personal computer to enhance the students effectiveness as a strength and conditioning professional.
  8. Use the internet and other sources to search, locate and catalogue strength and conditioning research sources.
  9. Utilise computer technology to acquire, analyse, interpret and present information relevant to the strength and conditioning profession.

Unit Content

  1. Applied strength and conditioning research.
  2. Basic statistics for the strength and conditioning professional.
  3. Computer hardware components, function and operation.
  4. Ethical and cross cultural considerations for the collection of data and testing of athletes.
  5. Introduction to technology in strength and conditioning.
  6. Reliability and validity of testing methods in strength and conditioning.
  7. Research methods and design.
  8. Searching for, critiquing and interpreting scientific research relevant to strength and conditioning.
  9. Software specific to the strength and conditioning profession.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online lectures, tutorials, e-learning activities, and discussions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid-semester Test20%
Literature ReviewMajor Critical Review of the Research Literature50%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Examination30%

Text References

  • ^ Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., & Sliverman, S. (2013). Research methods in physical activity (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Cumming, G. (2011). Understanding the new statistics. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, London: Routledge.
  • Atkinson, M. (2011). Key concepts in sport and exercise research methods. United Kingdom: Sage Publications, LTD.
  • Vincent, W., & Weir, J. (2012). Statistics in kinesiology (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Pitney, W., & Parker, J. (2009). Qualitative research in physical activity and the health professions. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal References

  • Strength and Conditioning Journal
  • Sports Medicine
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
  • Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Medicine in Science, Sport and Exercise

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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