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E: Research Project in Sport (Technology) FULL UNIT

Subject: Physical education

Age range: 16+

Resource type: Unit of work

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14 September 2021

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A resource created by multiple teachers to support the delivery of the 2019 BTEC Sport specifications. It can also be used for other specifications and subject areas. The unit itself contains a range of PowerPoints that cover the unit contents. All lessons contain a starter activity (identify), main content (discover), activities/worksheets (apply) and plenary tasks (check). Due to this unit being Pearson-set. The focus has been on Technology within sport.

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Research Project (Pearson Set)

Credit value: 30 credits.

The aim of this unit is to offer students the opportunity to engage in sustained research in a specific field of study. The unit enables students to demonstrate the capacity and ability to identify a research theme, to develop a research aim and objectives and to present the outcomes of such research in both written and verbal formats. he unit also encourages students to reflect on their engagement in the research process, during which recommendations for future, personal development are key learning points. 

LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and methods to identify those appropriate to the research process

LO2 Develop a research proposal, including a supporting literature review

LO3 Analyse data using appropriate techniques to communicate research findings 

LO4 Reflect on the application of research methodologies and process. 

• Examine alternative research methodologies.  
• Explore alternative methods and tools used for the collection of research data that consider costs, ethics and access  
• Produce a research proposal, including a defined aim and objectives supported by a literature review  
• Evaluate alternative research methodologies and data collection methods and justify choices made based on philosophical/theoretical frameworks.  
• Evaluate the merits, limitations and pitfalls of approaches to data collection in compiling the research proposal.  
• Justify chosen research methodologies and processes supported by a credible academically underpinned literature review  
• Conduct research using appropriate methods for a business research project.
• Analyse data from research findings to communicate research outcomes in an appropriate manner for the intended audience.  
• Present the analysis of data utilising appropriate analytical techniques, charts and tables to meet the research aim and communicate outcomes.  
• Communicate to the intended audience the research findings and outcomes, including justified recommendations.  
• Reflect on the effectiveness of research methods applied in meeting objectives of the business research project.
• Consider alternative research methodologies and lessons learnt in view of outcomes  
• Demonstrate self reflection and engagement in the research project process, leading to recommended actions for future improvement.  
• Demonstrate critical self-reflection  and insight that results in recommended actions for improvements to inform future research.  
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