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Scientific Research and Statistics in Sports

Course Description: A mandatory course taught to students that helps them understand various issues related to scientific research and applied statistics in the field of sports, making it a necessary course as it is one of the important subjects for physical education graduates.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

This course aims to introduce the student to the fundamentals of the scientific method in research, how to prepare a research plan, and how to write a research report. It covers how to identify sources for information and data collection, and how to formulate a research title, objectives, hypotheses, or questions. It also addresses how to prepare a research project in the student's scientific specialization, as well as how to statistically process research data using various statistical methods.

Course outputs :

Knows the basics of the scientific research methodology and how to prepare a research plan and write a research report. Learns about sources for collecting information and data, and how to formulate a research title, objectives, hypotheses, or questions. Learns how to prepare a research project in his scientific specialization, explaining the concept of statistics, statistical methods, types of statistics, frequency distributions, representation of frequency data, and types of curves. This includes measures of central tendency and their relationships, as well as learning about measures of dispersion, correlation coefficients, and the conditions for their use. Also includes tests of differences.
It explains how to use statistical methods in research conducted in the fields of physical activity and sports.
It mentions and classifies a precise and meticulous description of data using appropriate methods and parameters.
Applies and employs scientific outcomes in the ability to plan a study using statistical methodology.
Calls for the laws concerning the required statistical rates to be implemented.
Computers are used in the field of mathematical statistics.
Demonstrates integrity, values, and professional ethics when dealing with scientific research issues and problems.
Performs professional duties and conducts practical research in their field of specialization effectively and independently.
Setting an example for colleagues in general and professional conduct.
Actively collaborates within research projects or research groups, and leads and takes responsibility during work.

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Last updated: 2026-05-07