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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College College of Sport and Wellness
Course Code IN800
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face-to-face (partially online)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) *Online lesson is tentatively scheduled in Week 9.
Campus Lecture
Campus Niiza
Semester Fall semester
DayPeriod・Room Tue.1
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Credits 2
Course Number SWN2001
Language English
Class Registration Method Course Code Registration
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/sw.html
Notes 2023年度以降入学者対象

【Course Objectives】

By the end of the course, students should be able to achieve the followings in the context of quantitative research:
1. Systematically review and analyze research literature,
2. Identify limitations of previous research,
3. Formulate a scientific research problem and testable hypothesis,
4. Identify different types of research tools available for investigating a clearly defined problem,
5. Apply basic statistical techniques in a scientific investigation,
6. Write a research proposal, and
7. Understand ethics in experimental and survey research.

【Course Contents】

How can you know your opinions or ideas are correct or effective? It is important for students in higher education to know scientific methods to examine your hypotheses empirically. This course is designed to provide students with a foundation to understand quantitative research designs and measurement strategies, and their applications in the context of sport and exercise. Specifically, the course develops student’s understandings of: the nature of the deductive research process, the use of scientific literature, the definition and evaluation of a research problem, hypothesis formation, scientific investigation and methods, and writing a research proposal.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Introduction to research in sport and exercise
2 Developing research questions and reviewing the literature
3 Formulating research methods
4 Ethical issues in research and scholarship
5 Measuring research variables; Surveys and descriptive research methods
6 Group work (1): Presentation on the topic, hypothesis, and significance of your study
7 Statistical concepts; Statistical issues in research planning and evaluation
8 Relationships among variables; Differences among groups
9 Experimental and quasi-experimental research
10 Group work (2): Data collection and analysis
11 Group work (3): Data collection and analysis
12 Group work (4): Interpretation on the results
13 Group work (5): Discussion of the results
14 Group work (6): Presentation on the research findings

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are required to read recommended materials before attending lessons and work on assignments specified in the course.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Written Test (individual)(20%)
Project report (individual)(40%)
Group presentation(30%)
Positive learning contribution(10%)
備考 (Notes)
Student Academic Integrity
Academic misconduct such as plagiarism and unauthorized use of other's work leads to a disqualification for the final grade, regardless of the number of misconduct.

Statements on the AI Use
In this course, the generative AI tools may be used for brainstorming, refining ideas, or draft assistance. However, students are not allowed to copy AI-generated texts and images into individual and group assignments. Students must cite any AI-generated materials adequately whenever they use them. Unacknowledged use of AI-generated materials is treated as academic misconduct and would result in disciplinary consequences (e.g., a failing grade).

【テキスト / Textbooks】

No著者名 (Author/Editor)書籍名 (Title)出版社 (Publisher)出版年 (Date)ISBN/ISSN
1 Jones, I. Research methods for sports studies (4th ed.) Routledge 2022
その他 (Others)
You do not need to purchase the textbook as it is available as an e-book at Rikkyo University Library.
Other recommended books are introduced in the course.

【参考文献 / Readings】

その他 (Others)
Recommended reading materials are introduced in the course.

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

This course is conducted in English. Students are required to communicate well with other classmates in English and engage in group activities proactively. If you are not willing to communicate in English in lessons, you should not register this course.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

The Website of Human Thriving Lab directed by Professor Masato (Dr.)
https://humanthrivinglab.com/

【注意事項 / Notice】