Course - Master Thesis Physical Education - MGLU5215
Master Thesis Physical Education
About
About the course
Course content
The master's thesis is an independent, scientific work on a topic, where the student must show both breadth and depth in their subject understanding. The topic choice of the master's thesis is normally limited to the areas where the employees have their research competence. Supervision is an essential component in the work on the master's thesis. The work on the master's thesis must ensure that the student acquires the necessary competence in the scientific work and that it is carried out in accordance with research ethics guidelines.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student
- has specialized insight into a limited subject area (master's thesis)
- has in-depth knowledge of relevant research and theory and scientific thinking, research methods and ethics
- will gain insight into the various steps of the research process: constructive and critical assessment of others' research, research planning and collaboration, data collection, analysis and dissemination
Skills
The student
- must carry out an independent research project
- can critically apply research-based knowledge with relevance to the subject of physical education and the practice of the profession to the exploration of new problem areas
General competence
The student
- can at an advanced level dissiminate and communicate about professional issues related to the practice of the profession
- can analyze and assess relevant professional and ethical issues and contribute to the development of professional communites
Learning methods and activities
The master's thesis is mainly an independent work with supervision.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatory work cf. course description.
Further on evaluation
OBLIGATORY ASSIGNMENTS
Participation at a mid-term seminar
Participation in minimum 2 supervisions based on text drafts
Obligatory coursework will be evaluated as Approved/Not Approved. All obligatory coursework must be approved in order to submit the thesis.
ASSESSMENT
The master's thesis is written in monograph form. The thesis may be submitted either individually or as a joint project by two students. If the thesis is submitted as a joint project, the students must sign a collaboration agreement and submit a description of their collaboration together with the thesis. When the master's thesis is submitted as a joint project, a joint grade is normally awarded. In some cases, however, it may be appropriate to assess the candidates individually. The oral examination is conducted individually.
The examination consists of the thesis and an oral examination that may adjust the final grade. Details regarding the format and conduct of the oral examination will be provided at the beginning of the semester. The oral examination will only be held if the written thesis has received a passing evaluation. In the event of an appeal, the thesis will be reassessed by an appeals committee before a new grade-adjusting oral examination is conducted.
Students should expect a period of up to three months between submission of the thesis and the final oral examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 1-7 (MGLU1-7) - some programmes
Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education for Years 5-10 (MGLU5-10) - some programmes
Recommended previous knowledge
Passed 30 ects at master's level in physical education in the fourth year of primary and lower secondary school teacher education or equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
Passed Physical Education 1 and Physical Education 2 (a total of 60 credits) or equivalent.
Passed R&D assignment in the third year of primary and lower secondary school teacher education
Course materials
Self-chosen syllabus
Syllabus
Subject areas
- Physical Education
- Teacher Education
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026
Master Thesis
Submission 2026-11-25 Time Release 09:00
Submission 09:00 Exam system Inspera Assessment