KRLS 391 - In Field, Practice-Based, Learning - Research Skills Development

3 units (fi 6)(VAR, VARIABLE)

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

In this micro field placement (variable; ~4 hrs/ week or ~60 hrs/term) research experience based course, students will work in the research labs and/or on the research projects of KSR faculty members. Students will work to develop and practice the various aspects of the research process including data collection/analysis, literature searches, manuscript writing, effective presentation skills, both written and oral/visual communication skills, ethical behaviour consistent with the responsible conduct of research and professional practice in working within the research process, etc. In addition to hands-on work in the research environment, the course will also include a seminar series covering research topics and methods typically used in the Faculty of KSR, and the Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Fields. Notes: Classroom/tutorial sessions are variable per week in addition to micro in field learning experiences scheduled for each iteration of the course. Normally completed over one term. Prerequisite: Successful completion of KRLS 291.