SUNY Cortland Physical Education Department Course Information:

SUNY Cortland
Physical Education Department
PED 611 – Research Methods in Physical Education
Course Information:
Credit Hours: 3.0
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Texts:
Thomas, J.R., Nelson, J.K., & Silverman, S.J. (2005). Research methods in physical activity (6th
ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Course Description:
(A) This course will present the research process with emphasis upon critical evaluation of the
various research methodologies. It also presents the steps involved in various research processes
and the process of writing a research proposal. (3 cr. hr.)
Course Attendance Policy:
Attendance is part of the quality of your educational experience. Attendance at all on-campus
meetings is expected. No assignments/handouts will be given out after the class session in which
they were distributed, unless previous arrangements had been made. No handouts, notes or
assistance will be provided for material distributed or covered during an unexcused absence (or
an excused absence without prior, written notification). All absences are immediately considered
unexcused. However, absences may be excused at the discretion of the instructor if all of the
following procedures are applied:
1.
The instructor is notified in person, by email, or by telephone no later than one
hour prior to the beginning of the respective lecture.
2.
In the case of an illness, written evidence from a physician or Health Services is
required.
Course Goal:
Students will become consumers of research in physical education, sport and kinesiology.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will read, critique, and discuss applications of research in physical education
and sport. Required performance: In class assignments and homework. Required
performances: online and in-class quizzes, class discussions, and assignments. (NASPE:
professional knowledge; CF: knowledge base)
2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to conduct various types of research
studies in physical education, sport and kinesiology Required performance: CITI,
research presentation, final written research project, and assignments. (NASPE:
professional knowledge; CF: knowledge base)
3. Students will do a research project. Required performances: research presentation, final
written research project. (NASPE: professional leadership; CF: knowledge base)
PED 611 - Research Methods in Physical Education
Student Performance:
Required performance
Online quizzes
Online CITI Program
Homework/In class assignments
Research presentation
Written research project
Assessment tool
point system
checklist
point system
rating scale
rating scale
% of grade
20
10
20
20
30
Total 100
Course Grading:
A+
B+
C+
D+
E
98-100%
88-89%
78-79%
68-69%
< 60%
A
B
C
D
93-97%
83-87%
73-77%
63-67%
ABCD-
90-92%
80-82%
70-72%
60-62%
Academic Integrity Statement:
"Students in this course are expected to abide by the guidelines on academic dishonesty that are
found in chapter 340 of the SUNY Cortland College Handbook
(http://www.cortland.edu/president/handbook.pdf). As stated in these guidelines, any instance of
plagiarism, cheating on examinations or other forms of academic dishonesty will be punished,
most likely by the receipt of a failing grade for this course and possible dismissal from the
College. The primary means for enforcing the course's policy on academic dishonesty will be a
Web-based plagiarism detection service to which you will be required to submit all of the papers
you write for this course."
Disability Statement:
SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you
are a student with a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of
Student Disability Services located in B-1 Van Hoesen Hall or call 753-2066 for an appointment.
Because many accommodations require early planning, requests for accommodations should be
made as soon as possible.
School of Professional Studies Deans’ Office:
John Cottone, Interim Dean
(607) 753-2829
Professional Studies Building
Room 1175
Eileen Gravani, Associate Dean
(607) 753-2702
Professional Studies Building
Room 1175
PED 611 - Research Methods in Physical Education
Teacher Education Candidacy:
If during your enrollment at SUNY Cortland you are convicted of a crime and/or have any
judicial or academic integrity violations, you must notify your School’s associate dean at once.
Failure to do so may result in your dismissal from the teacher education program. Failure to
provide truthful information may result in your dismissal from the teacher education program
and may result in academic dishonesty charges (Source: SUNY Cortland Teacher Education
application).
Course Schedule and Activities:
Week
Topics
Location
Reading/Assignments
1/241/28
Introduction to the
Course and
Research
Beard
Course syllabus
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 1: Introduction to Research
in Physical Activity
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 2: Developing the Problem
and Using the Literature
1/31-2/4
Types of Research
&
Study Design
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 12: Historical Research in
Physical Activity
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 19: Qualitative Analysis
2/7-2/11
Developing the
Question and
Methodology
Library
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 4: Formulating the Method
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 5: Ethical Issues in
Research and Scholarship
CITI Training – Needs to be completed
2/142/18
Survey Data
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 15: The Survey
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 16: Other Descriptive
Research Methods
Survey Monkey Questions
2/212/25
Observational &
Experimental
Research
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 18: Experimental and
Quasi-Experimental Research
Review IRB’s
2/28-3/4
What is Your
Problem?
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 17: Physical Activity
Epidemiology
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 3: Presenting the Problem
Review of Literature due
3/7-3/11
Developing the
Proposal
Beard
PED 611 - Research Methods in Physical Education
3/143/20
Spring Break
3/213/25
Validity and
Reliability of Your
Measures
3/28-4/1
4/4-4/8
Spring Break
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 11: Measuring Research
Variables
Research Proposal due
AAHPERD Conference – No Class
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 6: Becoming Acquainted
with Statistical Concepts
Practice IRB – Needs to be submitted
Fundamentals of
Statistical Analysis
Beard
4/114/15
Sample Size &
Power
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 7: Statistical Issues in
Research Planning and Evaluation
4/184/22
Investigating
Relationships
Beard
4/254/29
Nonparametric Data
Beard
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 8 : Relationships Among
Variables
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 9:
Thomas et al., (2005) Chapter 10: Nonparametric
Techniques
5/2-5/6
Research
Presentation
Beard
5/13
Research Presentation – Pilot Studies
Beard
Research Presentation – Pilot Studies
Research Papers Due