Research Methods in Sport Science

The aim of the course is for students to acquire an in-depth understanding of how basic research principles can be applied to sports science problems. Special weight is placed on how systematic research and research-related work methods can be used in sports and health coaching contexts.

In relation to the application of various methods, the course covers the following:

• the ontological and epistemological starting points of scientific methods and theories
• scientific problematisation of research questions
• methods for data collection and analysis tested in practice
• principles for good scientific practice and ethical guidelines
• different approaches to and principles for assessing the knowledge claims and validity of research studies
• planning a scientific study on a sports science problem

Throughout the course, students work with both group assignments and individual tasks. Teaching and supervision take place in meetings on campus and in the virtual learning environment.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: 90 ECTS credits completed, including at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level or higher, in one of the following main areas of study: Sports Science, Public Health Science, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, or a teaching degree of at least 180 ECTS credits, plus upper secondary level Swedish 3 or Swedish as a second language 3, and English 6 or B, or equivalent

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.