The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

3

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The goal is that students develop their ability
to identify relevant problem areas and areas
for development within the profession. Students
develop their ability in distinguishing the
need for development and they can delineate the
area to a manageable whole.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students are
expected:
- Be able to independently search for relevant
background information to the problem area.
- Be based on previous knowledge identify the
need for knowledge in the chosen field.
- Formulate a distinct problem and a clear
purpose as the basis for future thesis.

Course contents

Create and idea for final thesis
Presentation of idea at a seminar

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Two years of studies within sports, social. and
healthcare area, about 110 ects and the course
Theory in Science and Research Methods 10 ects

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment requirements

To pass, the student shows active participation
in seminars and presentation of own written
idea for thesis. The idea is based on at least
five research articles and student has a
defined the problem and has a clear purpose for
the upcoming thesis.
The course is graded pass/fail

Teacher

  • Kiukas Carina
  • Forss Mia

Examiner

Kiukas Carina

Group size

No limit (213 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

Course enrolment period

2021-08-09 to 2021-09-05

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