Application of Scientific Methods in Sports Technology

2020/2021

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Has knowledge, skills and competences corresponding to the first two
semesters of the Master’s programme in Sports Technology

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

To give the student experience in applying scientific methods and/or performing scientific experiments related to Sports Technology at a University Department or in a company in Denmark or abroad. With this semester the student will be able either to broaden and/or deepen his or her experience in a specific research area.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Have knowledge of instrumentation and physical performance as well as interplay between the athlete and equipment
  • Can reflect on this knowledge on a scientific basis

Skills

  • Can critically apply scientific methods and tools to research within the chosen problem area
  • Can evaluate and to choose scientific theories and methods within the chosen area of research
  • Can communicate problems, methods and results within the scientific area, in both oral and written form

Competences

  • Can choose technologies, record, analyze and critically evaluate real and/or simulation results in relation to sports technology
  • Can initiate or perform collaboration within the the sports technology field about a specific problem 

  • Can communicate problems, methods and results within  sports technology, in both oral and written form

  • Can reflect on the impact of work culture on the project process

Exam

Exams

Name of examApplication of Scientific Methods in Sports Technology
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS30
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Additional information

Please contact the   programme student counsellors if you consider applying to the education and you have questions.

Please consult the Moodle page for your semester and contact the semester coordinator if you have academic questions, or the study secretary if you have administrative questions.

All other enquiries may be directed to Malene Møller Knudsen, secretary of the Study Board.

Facts about the module

Danish titleAnvendelse af videnskabelige metoder i idrætsteknologi
Module codeSTIIDT20K3_1
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS30
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardBoard of studies of Sports Science and Public Health
DepartmentDepartment of Health Science and Technology
FacultyThe Faculty of Medicine