School for Health, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
FH50145 Sports physiotherapy research project |
| Credits: 18 |
| Level: Masters |
| Modular: no specific semester |
| Assessment: DS100 |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take FH50077 |
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Aims: The aim is to conduct and complete an independent and novel research project. The project is designed and the protocol approved, including ethical approval, where necessary, in FH50077 Research Project Design.
Learning Outcomes: 1. Collect data appropriate to the selected and approved research questions. 2. Critically analyse the data to present appropriate results and valid conclusions, with regard to the original research question(s). 3. Critically evaluate the project findings in relation to the published evidence. 4. Present findings in a concise and cogent thesis. 5. Disseminate relevant information relating to principles of practice to a wider audience, using an appropriate presentation format. Skills: Knowledge and understanding (Taught, facilitated and assessed) Critical appraisal of research techniques; data collection and analysis; engage with and evaluate relevant research. Intellectual skills (Taught, facilitated and assessed) Information synthesis, interpretation and appraisal; self direction and originality in problem solving; reflection on learning and practice; implementing research in physiotherapy practice. Professional practical skills (Facilitated and assessed) Appreciation of the practice of research dynamics; critically appraise techniques relevant to own practice-based enquiry. Key skills Problem solving (Taught, facilitated and assessed) Communication (Taught, facilitated and assessed) Advise and influence practice, strategy and policy (Taught and facilitated) IT Skills (Facilitated and assessed) Content: 1. Research Project This involves carrying out a significant research project and includes: * Abstract showing clearly stated objectives, appropriate methods, results and conclusions * Introduction containing aim and background * Literature review * Methodology * Results - overall description of major and relevant findings * Discussion - in the context of the aim, summarise major findings, discuss possible problems with the results, compare the results with previously published work, discuss the implications of the findings, suggest future work * Conclusions - these will be related to the aim and justified by discussions * References and bibliography 2. Dissemination and practice The final stage of the Sports Physiotherapy Research Project involves presentation of the findings in formats suitable for: 1. Academic submission 2. Education / dissemination The dissemination of findings to a the wider scientific and sporting community in a format appropriate for a target audience. Depending on the particular project, this could include preparation of an appropriate summary report, workshop, presentation or educational material. Detailed, specific guidance and advice is given in the student handbook pertaining to the structure, requirements and scope of an appropriate MSc level research project. |