Laboratorial Practices in Humana Kinetics
Name: Laboratorial Practices in Humana Kinetics
Code: DES14940D
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Human Kinetics
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
1) Knowledge
a) Comprehend the significance of research instruments in the realm of human kinetics
b) Identify and categorize instruments for direct measurement, observation, interviews, and questionnaires
c) Acknowledge the paramount role of instrument calibration and validation
d) Gain an understanding of emerging trends and challenges
2) Skills
a) Develop practical skills for using research instruments.
b) Collect data in both laboratory and field settings
c) Process and analyze raw data to extract relevant information
d) Calibrate and validate instruments for measurement reliability
e) Plan and execute laboratory projects, encompassing data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
3) Competencies
a) Apply knowledge to solve practical problems
b) Communicate research findings effectively
c) Promote ethical conduct in research involving humans
d) Adapt to new technologies
e) Tackle challenges and seize opportunities in research
a) Comprehend the significance of research instruments in the realm of human kinetics
b) Identify and categorize instruments for direct measurement, observation, interviews, and questionnaires
c) Acknowledge the paramount role of instrument calibration and validation
d) Gain an understanding of emerging trends and challenges
2) Skills
a) Develop practical skills for using research instruments.
b) Collect data in both laboratory and field settings
c) Process and analyze raw data to extract relevant information
d) Calibrate and validate instruments for measurement reliability
e) Plan and execute laboratory projects, encompassing data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation.
3) Competencies
a) Apply knowledge to solve practical problems
b) Communicate research findings effectively
c) Promote ethical conduct in research involving humans
d) Adapt to new technologies
e) Tackle challenges and seize opportunities in research
Contents
1) Research Instruments in Human Kinetics
a) The importance of research instruments and ethical conduct in their use with human subjects.
2) Data Acquisition and Information
a) Methods for data collection and analysis.
3) Types of Research Instruments
a) Instruments for direct measurement (e.g., accelerometers, dynamometers, etc.)
b) Observation tools (e.g., assessment scales)
c) Interviews and questionnaires.
4) Calibration, Validation and Limitations
a) The significance of calibration, validation, and limitations of the instruments.
5) Wearables and Mobile Instruments
a) The use of wearables and applications for monitoring human kinetics.
6) Laboratory Projects
a) Practical projects involving research instruments utilization
b) Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and result presentation.
7) The Future of Research in Human Kinetics
a) Emerging trends and challenges in the use of research instruments in the field
a) The importance of research instruments and ethical conduct in their use with human subjects.
2) Data Acquisition and Information
a) Methods for data collection and analysis.
3) Types of Research Instruments
a) Instruments for direct measurement (e.g., accelerometers, dynamometers, etc.)
b) Observation tools (e.g., assessment scales)
c) Interviews and questionnaires.
4) Calibration, Validation and Limitations
a) The significance of calibration, validation, and limitations of the instruments.
5) Wearables and Mobile Instruments
a) The use of wearables and applications for monitoring human kinetics.
6) Laboratory Projects
a) Practical projects involving research instruments utilization
b) Data collection, analysis, interpretation, and result presentation.
7) The Future of Research in Human Kinetics
a) Emerging trends and challenges in the use of research instruments in the field
Teaching Methods
The teaching methodologies actively promote student-centered learning through practical activities in both the laboratory and the field, practical projects, and problem-solving, empowering students to take an active role in their education. Students are encouraged to learn autonomously, collaborate in knowledge construction, and develop critical thinking.
In face-to-face classes, the emphasis is on content exposition to provide a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge. In laboratory practical sessions, students actively engage in the execution of simulated methodologies using validated research instruments. They participate in the data collection, processing, analysis, interpretation, and presentation processes. Concurrently, the use of digital resources as tools for enhancing learning is integrated, involving the use of software and applications that support specific instruments, enriching the students' learning experience.
In face-to-face classes, the emphasis is on content exposition to provide a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge. In laboratory practical sessions, students actively engage in the execution of simulated methodologies using validated research instruments. They participate in the data collection, processing, analysis, interpretation, and presentation processes. Concurrently, the use of digital resources as tools for enhancing learning is integrated, involving the use of software and applications that support specific instruments, enriching the students' learning experience.
Assessment
Formative assessment is conducted through the evaluation of active student participation in group discussions, problem-solving exercises, case studies, and simulated studies. As for summative assessment, it will include the submission and presentation of a research project that reports the entire methodological process to address a question related to Human Kinetics.
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