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Course objectives

The aim of the course is to develop deeper understanding of research methods, with special focus on qualitative methods, and ethical considerations in the field of sport science.

Course contents

The course addresses qualitative methods for data collection and analysis. Scientific texts with a sport science focus are assessed from a methodological perspective. Moreover, ethical considerations and requirements within sport science research are discussed.During the course, the student also develops knowledge about emerging methods within sport science, for example the use of social media, decolonizing methodologies and auto-ethnography.In addition, special emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills to write a project plan for a well-defined sport science research project. This includes identifying and formulating questions within a limited field of interest, and presenting methodological and ethical considerations.

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