Overview

This module provides the opportunity to work closely with, and be supported by, an expert member of staff on a one-to-one or small group basis to help carry out your dissertation ideas. This module will enable you to put into practice many of the competencies gained throughout your Masters across a range of disciplines e.g. subject specific expertise, as well as more transferable skills such as critical thinking or being able to disseminate findings effectively to academics and/or practitioners. Completion of your dissertation should provide you with an in-depth understanding of the current evidence-base within an area of your choosing, pertinent to the field of sports science.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -The student presents a superficial understanding of relevant literature and theory to support arguments. There is evidence of a satisfactory level of independent study. The dissertation is structured ok and methodological approaches are somewhat appropriate. There is little evidence of original interpretation of findings. Project presentations and practical implications are communicated to both academic and lay audiences, but understanding of implications may be less well understood.

-good -The student presents a very good understanding of relevant literature and theory to support arguments. There is evidence of a very good level of independent study. The dissertation is well structured and methodological approaches are appropriate. There is also evidence of some original interpretation of findings. Project presentations and practical implications are communicated well to both academic and lay audiences.

-excellent -The student presents a critical understanding of relevant literature and theory to support arguments. There is evidence of an outstanding level of independent study. The dissertation is well structured and methodological approaches are appropriate. There is also evidence of original interpretation of findings. Project presentations and practical implications are communicated excellently to both academic and lay audiences.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to critique a chosen research area, identifying key take-home messages and gaps in the literature.

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate your Dissertation effectively to a lay audience in a clear, engaging and concise manner, focusing on key application and implications.

• Effectively synthesise and disseminate dissertation findings in a succinct manner via a written report.

• Implement an appropriate methodological approach in line with your dissertation aim / question e.g. a discursive approach, meta-analysis or systematic review.