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MGLU5214 - Specialization in philosophy of science, theory, and methodology in physical education

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 60/100
Assignment 40/100

Course content

The course addresses the student's needs for theoretical and methodological specialization with a focus on specific research area in the master's thesis. The course aims to help the student to apply the theory of science related to the development of his or her research question. Based on research areas in physical education, the student should familiarize with research methodology, theory and empirical work that are relevant to the master's thesis topic. The course aims to provide advanced knowledge and understanding within own research area in physical education by reading, understanding and reflecting on research literature. The course prepares the student for planning the master's thesis by critically assessing and discussing theoretical and methodological knowledge and applies this in relation to assessments of reliability and validity in his / her own project. The course focuses on in-depth qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approaches to research in physical education. Research ethics is emphasized as a topic in the course.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • have in-depth knowledge of ethical aspects of research
  • have in-depth methodological knowledge in own research area
  • have in-depth theoretical and empirical knowledge in own research area

Skills

The student is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • be able to, under supervision, prepare research questions in the field of physical education
  • be able to make well-founded methodological and ethical choices in research
  • be able to assess reliability and validity within their own research area

General competence

The student is expected at the completion of the course to:

  • have the competence to use different research literature in the development of issues and projects
  • have integrated theoretical, empirical and methodological knowledge in own research area
  • be able to assess ethical issues in research

Learning methods and activities

The teaching methods will mainly be in the form of lectures, supervision and seminars. The course requires a great deal of independent work to get familiarized with the selected research area.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignments according to course description

Further on evaluation

Compulsory requirement: Approved project description with research question(s) for the master project.

Partial assessments can be taken up or improved individually.

It is possible to appeal a grade given on parts of the assessment (not practical/oral examination)

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Candidate must have successfully passed Physical Education 1 and completed Physical Education 2 to begin Cycle 2 courses. Passing is understood as the student completing the course and passing the examination. Completed is understood as having all obligatory coursework approved and qualifying the student for the course examination.

Course materials

Reading list will be shared in Blackboard.

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Facts

Version: A
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Physical Education
  • Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 60/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Assignment 40/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 60/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 40/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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