Validation of research activity in the field of sports science and physical education for students in higher education

被引:0
作者
Potop, Vladimir [1 ,2 ]
Mihailescu, Liviu E. [1 ]
Mihai, Ilie [1 ]
Ciorba, Constantin [3 ,4 ]
Chernozub, Andrii [5 ]
Cieslicka, Miroslawa [6 ,7 ]
Jagiello, Wladyslaw [8 ]
Matac, Liviu M. [9 ]
Pricop, Adrian D. [10 ]
机构
[1] Natl Univ Sci & Technol Politehn Bucharest, Univ Ctr Pitesti, Dept Phys Educ & Sport, Pitesti, Romania
[2] Moldova State Univ, Phys Educ & Sport Inst, Kishinev, Moldova
[3] Ion Creanga Pedag State Univ, Kishinev, Moldova
[4] Dunarea de Jos Univ Galati, Galati, Romania
[5] Lesya Ukrainka Volyn Natl Univ, Lutsk, Ukraine
[6] Nicolaus Copernicus Univ Torun, Dept Physiol, Torun, Poland
[7] Nicolaus Copernicus Univ Torun, Coll Medicum, Torun, Poland
[8] Gdansk Univ Phys Educ & Sport, Dept Sports, Gdansk, Poland
[9] Bucharest Univ Econ Studies, Fac Accounting & Management Informat Syst, Bucharest, Romania
[10] Natl Univ Sci & Technol Politehn Bucharest, Dept Phys Educ & Sport Kinesiotherapy, Bucharest, Romania
关键词
hypothesis; research methods; evaluation; study program; performance; students; PERFORMANCE; COMPETENCE; ENGAGEMENT;
D O I
10.15561/20755279.2025.0109
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Background and Study Aim The research validation in sports science and physical education is essential for performance measurement. This validation is also important for developing innovative educational tools and ensuring rigorous evaluation criteria in academic and school settings. The aim of the study is to evaluate and validate the research activities carried out by students in bachelor's and master's programs in sports science and physical education. Material and Methods The study included 103 students (75 undergraduate and 28 master's) from the Physical Education and Sports Department, analyzed based on their study program and sports specialization. The content of the Research Methodology (RM) course was monitored using the e-learning platform of the university center. Knowledge evaluation was based on the requirements in the syllabus for each study program. It followed the guidelines regarding assessment rules in the credit system and gradebook completion. Each study program focused on indicators S1 for elective and compulsory activities, which included course and seminar participation (A1, A2, and A3), final evaluation (F.E.), and S2. The final grade (FG) was rounded in favor of the student. The portfolio (Project) included 3 reports (R) regarding the thematic content of the research methods addressed: literature review method (R1), survey method based on questionnaires (R2) and experimental method (R3). Statistical indicators were calculated using the KyPlot 6.0 software. To calculate the differences in means between groups (study programs), the nonparametric Kruskal-Wallis test was used. The differences between bachelor's study programs were calculated with the Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test (Mann-Whitney U Test) for unpaired data. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results The students from Physical Education and Sport had higher attendance (p<0.05) and better performance in course activities (p<0.05), seminars (p<0.05) and mandatory activities (p<0.01). However, the differences in final evaluation and final grade were not significant (p>0.05). The students in the master's program showed greater involvement in seminars compared to courses (+2.5%). The confidence interval analysis (0.95) pointed out lower variability for indicators A1, A2 and A3, while the final evaluation and final grade highlighted greater dispersion. Statistical tests indicated significant differences between groups (p<0.001), with a higher average for the PES program (8.00 points), suggesting the impact of different requirements and evaluation weights on academic performance. The opinions of students about the course RM showed a high level of appreciation (72.9% excellent, 20.4% very good). This confirmed the quality of teaching and identified opportunities to improve teaching methods meant to enhance academic motivation. Conclusions Significant differences were identified between undergraduate and master's programs regarding student involvement in academic activities and evaluation results. It is necessary to adapt teaching methods and evaluation strategies for optimizing learning and student motivation in the field of physical education and sports science.
引用
收藏
页数:10
相关论文
共 41 条
  • [1] Alsaeed R, 2023, International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health, V10, P342, DOI [10.22271/kheljournal.2023.v10.i3-.2967, DOI 10.22271/KHELJOURNAL.2023.V10.I3E.2967]
  • [2] Armour K., 2012, Research Methods in Physical Education and Youth Sport, DOI DOI 10.4324/9780203807170
  • [3] Defining and assessing research quality in a transdisciplinary context
    Belcher, Brian M.
    Rasmussen, Katherine E.
    Kemshaw, Matthew R.
    Zornes, Deborah A.
    [J]. RESEARCH EVALUATION, 2016, 25 (01) : 1 - 17
  • [4] Berg K.E., 2008, Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science, and recreation
  • [5] Creation and Validation of the Self-Efficacy Instrument for Physical Education Teacher Education Majors Toward Inclusion
    Block, Martin E.
    Hutzler, Yeshayahu
    Barak, Sharon
    Klavina, Aija
    [J]. ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUARTERLY, 2013, 30 (02) : 184 - 205
  • [6] Methods for evaluating educational programs: Does Writing Center Participation affect student achievement?
    Bredtmann, Julia
    Crede, Carsten J.
    Otten, Sebastian
    [J]. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING, 2013, 36 (01) : 115 - 123
  • [7] Are questionable research practices facilitating new discoveries in sport and exercise medicine? The proportion of supported hypotheses is implausibly high
    Buttner, Fionn
    Toomey, Elaine
    McClean, Shane
    Roe, Mark
    Delahunt, Eamonn
    [J]. BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, 2020, 54 (22) : 1365 - 1371
  • [8] The Role of Motion Analysis in Elite Soccer Contemporary Performance Measurement Techniques and Work Rate Data
    Carling, Christopher
    Bloomfield, Jonathan
    Nelsen, Lee
    Reilly, Thomas
    [J]. SPORTS MEDICINE, 2008, 38 (10) : 839 - 862
  • [9] Effect of sport education on students' perceived physical literacy, motivation, and physical activity levels in university required physical education: a cluster-randomized trial
    Choi, Siu Ming
    Sum, Kim Wai Raymond
    Leung, Fung Lin Elean
    Wallhead, Tristan
    Morgan, Kevin
    Milton, Daniel
    Ha, Sau Ching Amy
    Sit, Hui Ping Cindy
    [J]. HIGHER EDUCATION, 2021, 81 (06) : 1137 - 1155
  • [10] Validation of Modified SOFIT+: Relating Physical Activity Promoting Practices in Physical Education to Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity in 5-6 Year Old Children
    Crotti, Matteo
    Rudd, James
    Weaver, Glenn
    Roberts, Simon
    O'Callaghan, Laura
    Davies, Katie Fitton
    Foweather, Lawrence
    [J]. MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE, 2021, 25 (04) : 322 - 334