Research Process in Physical Education (B)

Paper Code: 
25DPHE701
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 Objectives of the Course: This course will enable students to

· Objectify their concept for future development in their profession.

· Increase the quest to understand the importance of subject in relation to physical education and sports. · Develop good foundation of knowledge through research course that will make students confident while delivering the knowledge of physical education.

· Lay foundation of knowledge for further research work for proper growth in profession.

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course

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(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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25DPHE – 701(B)

 

 

 

 

Research Process in Physical Education (B)

 (Theory)

The students will be able to:

CO 102. Enable students to develop their own understanding of scientific training plans for developing various components of fitness for better performance in future

 CO 103: Apply knowledge of models and concepts of disability and chronic illness to education, employment, rehabilitation, and healthcare services.

CO 104:  Develop a method of approaching competitions with the help of objectified plan based on scientific process

CO 105:  Develop new theory and principles for scientific training

 CO 106 : Contribute effectively in course specific interaction.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team  teaching

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, presentation, Individual and      group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Research Methodology

 

  • Meaning and purpose of Research
  • Need, Importance and Scope of Research
  • Characteristics and Types of Research
  • Research Problem: Sources of Research Problem, Identifying a research problem
  • Criteria in selecting a research problem, stating the research problem
  • Review of Literature
12.00
Unit II: 
Methods of Research

 

  • Observation method and Descriptive methods of research
  • Historical Research, steps and sources 
  • Survey Methods, Field Studies, Case Studies
12.00
Unit III: 
Experimental method & Design
  • Meaning , Nature and Importance
  • Meaning of Variables,
  • Types of Variables  
  • Types of Experimental Design

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Sampling and Hypothesis

 

  • Meaning and Definition of Sample and population
  • Types of Sampling
  • Non Probability Methods
  • Meaning, Definition and Importance of Hypothesis
  • Types and Testing of Hypothesis
12.00
Unit V: 
Ethical Issues and Tools in Research

 

  • Ethical issues in research
  • Areas of Scientific Dishonesty
  • Ethical issues regarding Copyright, Responsibilities of Researches
  • Working Ethics with Faculty, Protecting Human Participants.
  • Tools of Research
References: 

  

  • S. L. Gupta & Hitesh Gupta (2011), Research Methodology (Text and Cases with SPSS applications), and International Book House Pvt. Ltd. Ansari Road, New Delhi. 
  • Best J. W (1971) Research in Education, New Jersey; Prentice Hall, Inc 
  • Clarke David. H & Clarke H, Harrison (1984) Research processes in Physical Education, New Jersey; Prentice Hall Inc.
  • Craig Williams and Chris Wragg (2006) Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science, Londonl Routledge Press
  • Jerry R Thomas & Jack K Nelson (2000) Research Methods in Physical Activities; Illonosis; Human Kinetics;
  • Kamlesh, M. L. (1999) Reserach Methodology in Physical Education and Sports, New Delhi
  • Moses, A. K. (1995) Thesis Writing Format, Chennai; Poompugar, Pathippagam.
  • Rothstain, A (1985) Research Design and Statistics for Physical Education, Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, Inc
  • Subramanian, R, Thirumalai Kumar S & Arumugam C (2010) Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Sports, New Delhi; Friends Publication.
  • Moorthy A. M. Research Processes in Physical Education (2010); Friend Publication, NewDelhi

 

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