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EHR418 Exercise Science Honours Seminar (16)
AbstractThis subject is designed to give students the opportunity to engage in scholarly discussions and debate around the research interests and programs of academic staff within the School and where possible across the University. Students will attend weekly tutorials and seminar presentations on a range of exercise science topics, prepared and presented by academic staff and fellow Honours and post-graduate students. Students will be assigned a set of readings related to each presentation and be required to pose questions related to the topic. In addition, students will keep a discussion journal of the key points from each seminar to be presented as part of their assessment for this subject. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: EHR418
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Human Movement Studies |
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Enrolment restrictionsAvailable to Bachelor of Exercise Science (Honours) students |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to read scholarly papers and pose appropriate questions related to methodology, theoretical basis and experimental designs; - be able to synthesise a set of common readings and provide a general statement about the state of knowledge and theory within the area of research; - be able to accurately record discussions and points of view on a particular research topic; - be able to present and lead a seminar on an area of research interest. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: 1. The role of theory in producing knowledge
2. The development of knowledge
3. Identifying concepts and constructs
4. Identifying facts
5. Forming propositions
6. Models and structural representations
7. Evidence-based practice
8. Identifying mind-sets
9. Identifying theoretical limitations
10. Understanding method, content and philosophy |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.