Seminar I - RAFS

Year
2
Academic year
2014-2015
Code
03010301
Subject Area
Sport Sciences
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
2.5
Type
Compulsory
Level
3rd Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Project approved by the Scientific Board of the Faculty

English language skills (oral and written)

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods are based on interactive learning supported with tutorial guidance provided by the doctoral project supervisor, which includes the following methods:
[1] Reading articles
[2] Active learning from library resources
[3] Frequency to seminars
[4] Participation in conferences with presentation of papers
[5] Realization of courses suggested by the supervisor to acquire skills and refine scientific knowledge

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit objective is to promote the continuous and specialized training of the PhD student, through the participation in conferences, workshops and scientific meetings that may contribute to increase the student training focusing on the scientific area of the research project that is being developed.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The curricular unit will be done through the participation in events that relate to the area of Sport Science, promoted by national and international institutions, according to a plan approved by the student supervisor(s) and the branch coordinator.

Head Lecturer(s)

Ana Maria Miranda Botelho Teixeira

Assessment Methods

Continuous
Report: 100.0%

Bibliography

  • Delanty, G. (2000). Social Science: Beyond Constructivism and Realism. Buckingham: Open University Press.
  • Smith, M.J. (1998). Social Science in question. London: Sage Publications.
  • Thomas, J., Nelson, J., & Silverman, S. (2005). Research Methods in Physical Activity. Champaign, Illinois. Human Kinetics.
  • Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods (4th Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Howell, D.C. (2010). Statistical Methods for Psychology (7th Edition). Belmont: Wadsworth.
  • Tashakkori, A., & Teddlie, C. (1998). Mixed Methodology: Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Applied Social Research Methods Series (Volume 46). London: Sage Publications.
  • Denzin, N.K.; & Lincoln, Y.S. (2011). Handbook of Qualitative Research
  • Wengraf, T. (2001). Qualitative Research Interviewing. London: Sage Publications. London: Sage Publications
  • Creswell, J.W. (2012). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. London: Sage Publications.
  • Kvale, S. (1996). InterViews: An introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing. London: Sage Publications.