Course EFS III 07 · Year III · Autumn 2025-2026

Research methods in physcial education and sports

Compulsory course in Physical and sports education, taught by Angel - Alex Haisan.

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Overview

Lecturer
Angel - Alex Haisan
Seminar tutor
Angel - Alex Haisan
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Physical education and sport
Field of study
Physical and sports education
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Lecture
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture, PP presentation, video exemplifications, discussions
Entry requirements
Not applicable

Aims

To increase the degree of professionalism of the students, by developing their capacity for interdisciplinary objective analysis

To familiarize students with some scientific aspects associated with the future profession, which have the potential to increase the degree of monitoring and forecasting of the initiated programs, as well as to offer answers to new problems identified.

To be able to carry out teaching and research activities in optimal conditions.

Course contents

1. Conceptual delimitations - 2 hours 2. Scientific research - Purpose of research and types of research - 2 hours 3. Scientific research - Instruments used - 2 hours 4. Research design - 2 hours 5. Conducting the research - 2 hours 6. Ways of disseminating research results - Bachelor's degree, master's dissertation and article - 2 hours

Learning outcomes

Students, during this course, will write a scientific article on a subject of their interest which will be presented at the department's conference.

Assessment

Course - Final assessment Written exam - 50% Seminar - Final evaluation - Grade for the article written after attending the seminars - 50%

Recommended reading

Research methods in sport
Smith, M. F.
Sage Publications, Exeter, 2018 · 216
Qualitative research methods in sport, exercise and health: From process to product
Sparkes, A. C., & Smith, B.
Routledge, London, 2014 · 288
Research methods for sports studies
Jones, I.
Routledge, London, 2014 · 344
Statistics for Sport and Exercise Studies
O'Donoghue, P.
Routledge, London, 2013 · 416