HHP 3100 - Research Methods in Sport, Outdoor Recreation, and Tourism

(3) Credit Hours

This course focuses on providing students with an introductory understanding of research methods used in the fields of sport, outdoor recreation, and tourism management. Practical examples will be used throughout the course to give meanings to topics discussed in the course, along with an opportunity for students to develop and engage in their own research project related to their interest areas. The topics covered in the course include but not limited to: 1) understanding the scientific nature of research, 2) developing research questions, 3) conducting a literature review, 4) preparing and conducting a survey, 5) analyzing quantitative data and interpreting the results, 6) understanding qualitative, experimental and evaluative research, and 7) presenting the findings.

Prerequisites: Completion of a general education statistics course or department head approval. Open to Sport, Outdoor Recreation, and Tourism majors only.