California University of Pennsylvania University Course Syllabus Department of Health Science UCC Approval date: 10/16/17 A. Protocol Course Name: Research Project I Course Number: ATE 661 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: Enrollment in the PMSAT Program and ATE 660 Maximum Class Size (face-to-face): 30 Maximum Class Size (online): N/A B. Objectives of the Course: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Identify the requirements of experimental research design. Recognize the components and worthiness of an Institutional Review Board application. Appraise scientific research in regards to subject safety and institutional review principles. Develop methods to investigate an athletic training related research question. Assemble a research proposal to include an introduction, methods and literature review. C. Catalog Description: This course is designed to facilitate the development of a research thesis or project from their research question created in ATE 660. Students will write an introduction, methods, literature review, and IRB application. Students will be required to propose their research to the course instructor, research committee, and campus community through a formal presentation. Students will be introduced to current library research resources and methodology through interaction with librarian assigned to work with this discipline. D. Outline of the Course: Research Design Internal and External Validity Measurement in Athletic Training Basic Referencing and Citation The Institutional Review Board Historical Review Components of an IRB application Application Process - on and off campus Research with Minors and Special Populations Common Errors and Pearls of Wisdom Writing the Introduction Introduction and Definitions Limitations and Delimitations Statement of the Problem Significance Statement Forming your Hypothesis Variables Formulating your Methods Types of Research Design Choosing and Recruiting Subjects Instrumentation Ensuring Reliability and Validity Power, Preliminary Research and Pilot work Statistical Analysis The Literature Review Components of a Literature Review Formatting and Writing Style Proper Referencing and Resources Common Problems and Pearls of Wisdom E. Teaching Methodology: 1) Traditional Classroom Methodology Lecture, Small Group Projects, Writing Assignments 2) Online Methodology NA F. Text Required Arnold, Gansneder and Perrin Research Methods in Athletic Training F.A. Davis ISBN0-8036-0778-4 G. Assessment Activities: 1) Traditional Classroom Assessment Writing assignments, small group projects, case studies, quizzes. 2) Online Assessment NA H. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: OSD Revised June 2015 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations. Students requesting approval for reasonable accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying, providing documentation and requesting accommodations in a timely manner. Students will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting accommodations that involve the faculty. Contact Information: • • • • Location: Phone: Fax: Email: Carter Hall - G-35 (724) 938-5781 (724) 938-4599 osdmail@calu.edu • I. 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Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc. Health Science Database in Library- http://library.calu.edu/home AMA style manual- http://www.amamanualofstyle.com/ Zotero- https://www.zotero.org/ Centre for Evidence Based Medicine- www.cebm.net SPSS tutorial sites- https://www.spss-tutorials.com/basics/ Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)- https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ Professional literature sources: Journal of Athletic Training (http://natajournals.org/?code=nata-site), Medicine in Science and Sports (http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/pages/default.aspx), American Journal of Sports Medicine (http://journals.sagepub.com/home/ajs) Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDRO) https://www.pedro.org.au/ Van Lunen, B., Hankemeier, D., & Welch, C. (2015). Evidence-Guided Practice: A Framework for Clinical Decision Making in Athletic Training. SLACK Inc. Additional Information for Course Proposals K. Proposed Instructors: Any qualified Health Science faculty. L. Rationale for the Course: This course will build upon work completed in ATE 660, specifically expanding upon the students research question. Students will continue to develop their research theme through the creation of a research proposal that includes an introduction, methods, and literature review of their proposed topic. An IRB application will also be prepared and submitted to the IRB for approval (if warrented). M. Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed: None N. Answer the following questions using complete sentences: 1) Does the course require additional human resources? (Please explain) No If Yes, click here to answer Question N1, above. 2) Does the course require additional physical resources? (Please explain) No If Yes, click here to answer Question N2, above. 3) Does the course change the requirements in any particular major? (Please explain) Yes This is a new course and is a part of the new/revised major, the professional master of science in athletic training. 4) Does the course replace an existing course in your program? (If so, list the course) No If Yes, click here to answer Question N4, above. 5) How often will the course be taught? Annually in the spring semester Click here to add text to qualify your selection for course timing, if necessary. 6) Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College? (If the possibility exists, indicate course discipline, number, and name) No Click here if the answer to Question N6, above is YES. Indicate the other discipline/department and the other course number and name. O. If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another discipline, you must request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that discipline. N/A P. Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for General Education. The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course proposal before consideration by the UCC. No Q. Approval Form Provide the Approval Form (Signature Page) with the signatures of your department Chair AND college Dean (electronically).