Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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SPOR BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ / ANT204 - COACHING EDUCATION

Code: ANT204 Course Title: TECHNIQUES OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department COACHING EDUCATION
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer FATMA SAÇLI UZUNÖZ (fsacli@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To equip students with the information to make sense of scientific reports examining them into linguistic, form and content features and also to be able to make researchs and write sicentific reports to solve the problems in the field, informing students about the importance of scientific thinking in the contemporary world and scientific research methods and stages.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 The student defines the concepts of scientific research. PO-1 He/She has an advanced level of basic conceptual knowledge in the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, taking into account the reflections in practice.
PO-3 In the field of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, it takes responsibility at the individual level and as a team, and takes initiative when necessary, to solve any problems or problems that may occur in the field.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 The student knows and arranges the stages of scientific research PO-2 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, defines and analyzes problems in parallel with current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence.
PO-5 He/She has the competence to evaluate and apply the data obtained during her education in the field of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis in business life.
PO-6 He/She has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, supported by textbooks containing basic and current health-related information, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.
PO-11 He/she has the ability to teach and apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills for application areas.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 The student evaluates the scientific reports in terms of scientificity of the research and the quality of the report. PO-5 He/She has the competence to evaluate and apply the data obtained during her education in the field of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis in business life.
PO-9 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex and unpredictable problems in the field of Sports Sciences.
PO-10 In the field of sports sciences, he/she develops the professional knowledge and skills of the people she works with and evaluates their performance.
PO-11 He/she has the ability to teach and apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills for application areas.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 The student determines acceptable methods and technics for specific problems and subjects PO-4 He/She has the competence to share information and learn together in the field of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis.
PO-7 Uses information and communication technologies with computer software specific to the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis in Sports, at least at the European Computer License Level as required by the field.
PO-9 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex and unpredictable problems in the field of Sports Sciences.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 The student brings on comments and proposals in the context of the research PO-1 He/She has an advanced level of basic conceptual knowledge in the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, taking into account the reflections in practice.
PO-2 Interprets and evaluates data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, defines and analyzes problems in parallel with current technological developments, and develops solutions based on research and evidence.
PO-6 He/She has advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis, supported by textbooks containing basic and current health-related information, application tools and multimedia education tools and other resources.
PO-7 Uses information and communication technologies with computer software specific to the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis in Sports, at least at the European Computer License Level as required by the field.
Examination
Presentation
LO-6 The student writes scientific reports on his research using the steps of scientific reseaches and academic writing principles. PO-7 Uses information and communication technologies with computer software specific to the fields of Sports Sciences, Coaching, Conditioning and Performance Analysis in Sports, at least at the European Computer License Level as required by the field.
PO-8 In the field of sports sciences, using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level, monitors the information in the field and communicates with colleagues.
PO-10 In the field of sports sciences, he/she develops the professional knowledge and skills of the people she works with and evaluates their performance.
PO-11 He/she has the ability to teach and apply basic and advanced knowledge and skills for application areas.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definitions of science and basic scientific concepts (fact, information,hypothesis, theory, assumption, variable and types of variables etc.), an overview of the history of science, the features of the scientific research, scientific methods from different aspects, problem, scientific research models, techniques for data collecting, qualitative/quantitive research models; analysis and interpretation of data and writing scientific reports.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Science and basic concepts Presentation, question and answer, research
2 Basic information on the history of science Presentation, question and answer, research
3 Structure of scientific research Presentation, question and answer, research
4 Scientific methods and different views on these methods Presentation, question and answer, research
5 Literature review and creation of problem situation Searching, problem solving
6 Choosing the research model Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
7 Population and sample, data collection and data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques), data recording, analysis Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Findings, discussion, conclusion and recommendations Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
10 Reporting and research ethics Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
11 Different types of research and its structure Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
12 Different types of research and its structure Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
13 Examination of scientific articles and theses Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
14 Project presentation Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer, seminar
15 Project presentation Presentation, research, problem solving, question and answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Karasar, N. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemi-Kavramlar, İlkeler, Teknikler. Ankara: Nobel
2 Kaptan, S. (1995). Bilimsel Araştırma ve İstatistik Teknikleri, Ankara.
3 Büyüköztürk, Ş.,vd. (2009). Bilimsel Araştırma Yöntemleri. 3. Baskı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 3 3
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 3 1 3
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 8 24
mid-term exam 3 1 3
Own study for final exam 3 14 42
final exam 3 1 3
0
0
Total work load; 120