Masterthesis Movement and Sport Sciences part II

14 ECTS credits
400 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 4018676FNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester

1st and 2nd semester

Enrollment based on exam contract

Impossible

Grading method

Grading (scale from 0 to 20)

Can retake in second session

Yes

Enrollment Requirements

For this course you have to meet certain enrolment requirements. For an overview of the enrolment requirements check https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/practical-info-for-students/study-guidance/study-path/individual-study-path#paragraph--id--71647

Taught in

Dutch

Faculty

Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy

Department

LK Academische eenheid

Educational team

David Beckwee
Tom Deliens
Promotor . (course titular)

Activities and contact hours

400 contact hours Independent or External Form of Study

Course Content

More information can be found in "Aanvullend reglement voor masterproeven LK" (complementary reglementation master thesis LK) (to be downloaded at https://student.vub.be/lk#masterproef).

Additional info

Not applicable.

Learning Outcomes

Learning results

The master thesis does not need to contribute something new to science in the strictest sense. In a broad way, the master thesis does need to contribute something, however small, to the research domain of Movement and Sport Sciences. Additionally, the work should prove that the student is able to solve a problem independently and scientifically. Studies of a fundamental, experimental, descriptive/explorative or qualitative nature are allowed.

Focus on academic scientific education

A Master of Science in Movement and Sport Sciences

has specialist knowledge and insight in the international area of physical education, sport and movement sciences with a view to their implementation in the workfield (scientist)
has an insight into current international scientific issues in the area of physical education and movement sciences (scientist)
has a 'free' inquisitive attitude, evaluates (his/her own) research results and is able to translate these to the various actors (scientist, professional innovator)
is able independently to elaborate and evaluate innovative practice examples on the basis of international scientific research information (scientist)
is able to collect, process and interpret both complex quantitative and/or qualitative research data in relation to a multidisciplinary research issue (scientist)
is able to report, present and discuss, orally and in writing, research results with colleagues and (non-)colleagues in a scientifically sound manner (scientist, promoter & adviser)
is able professionally to develop, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based movement promoting initiatives among different individuals and varied groups (scientist, promoter & adviser)
is able to detect, assess and communicate new trends in physical education, movement culture and movement sciences from specialist and advanced scientific knowledge and insights (scientist, promoter & adviser, professional innovator)
continues to develop him/herself (professionally, both in practice and in theory) by keeping abreast of current scientific evidence and new insights into the international discipline (scientist, professional innovator, promoter & adviser)

Focus on professional practice

A Master of Science in Movement and Sport Sciences

has an insight into the market, the field of work, the relevant professional organisations and policy bodies, with a view to ensuring maximum employability in a multidisciplinary setting (professional innovator, manager)
is able to take leadership in an ethically responsible manner and to guide, manage and steer a group in an (unpredictable) professional, multidisciplinary context and divers context (educator & coach, manager)
is able, from a cross-disciplinary approach, to respond to the living environment and health status (physical, mental and social) of different individuals and varied target groups on the basis of specialist multidisciplinary insights (promoter & adviser, educator & coach)
adopts well-informed, critical and creative positions on current social, judicial and ethical aspects in a multidisciplinary work context (professional innovator, promoter & adviser)
is able to develop policy preparation activities, solve policy issues and actively participate in policy in a well-informed and critical manner (manager)
possesses the intercultural competencies needed to deal as a world citizen with present and future challenges in a sustainable and humane society (manager, professional innovator)
is able to communicate professionally with both groups and individuals from various sectors (manager, promoter & adviser)
is able to deal holistically with the effects of the pressure (to perform) on him/herself, individuals and in a team environment (manager, educator & coach)
is able to defend the interests of the profession in relation to policy and the other actors within the field of work (manager, professional innovator, promoter & adviser)
is able to participate in the strategic and/or operational management of an organisation (manager)

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

Master thesis with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

The student will be evaluated based on the written work and the oral presentation and defence of the master thesis. The scoring model can be found in the complementary reglementation master thesis LK.

Allowed unsatisfactory mark

The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context