ATPP 670 - Research Methods

(3 hours) Prerequisites: ATPP 650 and 660. This course is designed to help the student learn basic scientific research knowledge. It will specifically address the research process and application of research findings, as applied to health care. It will introduce the student to fundamental principles underlying research methods in kinesiology, including basic procedures for conducting experimental, descriptive, historical, and qualitative research. In this course, students will meet with their research mentor to plan the methods and data collection for their research study. This course will also serve to enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills through critical thinking and scholarly writing.