| The purpose of this course is to introduce and review the principles surrounding the pursuit of knowledge through processes involved in scientific investigation within the exercise sciences. The course is grouped into two primary sections. The first pertains directly to the conduct and reporting of research. The goal is to ensure students engage and develop a full appreciation for the basic percepts of responsible conduct. The second stage of the course relates to the ethical dilemmas and breaches of responsible behaviour when they occur. The goal is to orientate students towards the practical aspects of misconduct in scientific investigation by recognizing behaviours, such a fabricating data/results, falsifying data/results, and palgarism. In addition to review relevant articles across the excersise sciences, discussion of cases will be used throughout the course. A background in basic research methods and other content related methodologies in the excersise sciences are required for this course. As well as the above related methodologies in the excersise sciences are required for this course. AS well as above goals, the following student outcomes are anticipated ; a) to become proficient at summarizing and evaluating published research; and b) to present topic and/or case summaries using a PowerPoint presentation format. |
