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EXSCI3177 - Applied Exercise Science
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<p>The unit is designed for students enrolled in the exercise and sport science course, to extend individual and independent learning skills. Students will undertake a supervised research project or literature review involving research of a publishable standard, which forms the basis of a final report presented at the end of the unit. The unit will explore current scientific problems in relevant fields of exercise and sport science research. As part of the unit, students are trained to develop a project or literature review with defined objectives, collate, evaluate, critically interpret experimental data using statistical analysis and communicate their results scientifically.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Identifying the research questions</li><li>Developing aims and objectives</li><li>Conducting a literature review</li><li>Writing a research proposal</li><li>Qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods design approach</li><li>Applying for ethics</li><li>Collecting and analysing data; Reporting findings – written and oral approaches</li></ul>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit is designed for students enrolled in the exercise and sport science course, to extend individual and independent learning skills. Students will undertake a supervised research project or literature review involving research of a publishable standard, which forms the basis of a final report presented at the end of the unit. The unit will explore current scientific problems in relevant fields of exercise and sport science research. As part of the unit, students are trained to develop a project or literature review with defined objectives, collate, evaluate, critically interpret experimental data using statistical analysis and communicate their results scientifically.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Identifying the research questions</li><li>Developing aims and objectives</li><li>Conducting a literature review</li><li>Writing a research proposal</li><li>Qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods design approach</li><li>Applying for ethics</li><li>Collecting and analysing data; Reporting findings – written and oral approaches</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci3177">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>the student has achieved at least 240 Credit Points prior to enrolment</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "EXSCI3174"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Formulate a coherent research focus by critically evaluating and synthesising literature in exercise and sport science. </p>
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<p>Design and justify ethical research methods and analysis plans to investigate exercise and sport science problems. </p>
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<p>Collect quantitative and qualitative data and analyse these using appropriate statistical and analytical approaches. </p>
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<p>Critically evaluate the role of AI and digital technologies in the analysis of exercise science research data and, where appropriate, apply effectively ensuring data validity and compliance with ethical and privacy standards. </p>
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<p>Communicate research processes and outcomes effectively in written and oral formats to scholarly, professional and lay audiences. </p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and active participation in laboratory classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills. </p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of an exercise science related topic through a written proposal for a scientific study that includes a review of the relevant literature.</p>
<p>Project proposal.</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
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<p>Describe, appraise and develop an appropriate methodology for data collection and analysis in Exercise Science.</p>
<p>Final Report.</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
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<p>Discuss potential ethical issues associated with research. Interpret and describe project outcomes.</p>
<p>Oral Presentation.</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci3177">View unit fees</a>
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