School: Medical 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

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Sophia NIMPHIUS

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. Critically analyse strength and conditioning data and research literature to inform professional decision-making.
  2. Explain the ethical and cross-cultural issues related to research and testing within the strength and conditioning profession.
  3. Propose methods for conducting performance data analysis, reduction, and presentation central to the strength and conditioning profession.
  4. Propose strength and conditioning performance assessments, using industry-specific digital equipment, with consideration for ethical, cultural and professional requirements.

Unit Content

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

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology-enhanced learning. Students will be required to access and use a variety of digital learning materials to prepare for and engage in discussion and activities related to research and computer methods in strength and conditioning. Learning activities and assignments will develop communication and analytical abilities of students as well as providing opportunities to discover, discuss and apply theory in a meaningful context. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings, listening to recorded lectures and participating in critical discussions related to research and computer methods in strength and conditioning within Blackboard.

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 School Progression Panel.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid-Semester Test20%
Literature ReviewMajor Critical Review of the Research Literature45%
AssignmentCritical Discussion and Analysis10%
TestEnd of Semester Test25%

Core Reading(s)

  • Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, S. J. (2015). Research methods in physical activity (Seventh edition.). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/884541321

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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School: Medical 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

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Sophia NIMPHIUS

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. Critically analyse strength and conditioning data and research literature to inform professional decision-making.
  2. Explain the ethical and cross-cultural issues related to research and testing within the strength and conditioning profession.
  3. Propose methods for conducting performance data analysis, reduction, and presentation central to the strength and conditioning profession.
  4. Propose strength and conditioning performance assessments, using industry-specific digital equipment, with consideration for ethical, cultural and professional requirements.

Unit Content

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

Learning Experience

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit will be delivered using technology-enhanced learning. Students will be required to access and use a variety of digital learning materials to prepare for and engage in discussion and activities related to research and computer methods in strength and conditioning. Learning activities and assignments will develop communication and analytical abilities of students as well as providing opportunities to discover, discuss and apply theory in a meaningful context. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings, listening to recorded lectures and participating in critical discussions related to research and computer methods in strength and conditioning within Blackboard.

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 School Progression Panel.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMid-Semester Test20%
Literature ReviewMajor Critical Review of the Research Literature45%
AssignmentCritical Discussion and Analysis10%
TestEnd of Semester Test25%

Core Reading(s)

  • Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, S. J. (2015). Research methods in physical activity (Seventh edition.). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/884541321
  • Thomas, J. R., Nelson, J. K., & Silverman, S. J. (2015). Research methods in physical activity (Seventh edition.). Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/884541321

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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