1. Research Methods Assignment 2
Sport and Exercise Science
Year 2

2. Criteria P4 describe two ethical and legal issues associated with
research in sport and exercise
sciences
M2 explain the implications of not working both ethically
and legally when conducting
research in the sport and
exercise sciences
D2 analyse the implications of not working both ethically
P5 describe the three main
stages of qualitative data
analysis in the sport and
M3 justify, for a selected
research-based example, the
most appropriate research
design and techniques for
qualitative data collection and
data analysis
P6 describe two contrasting
quantitative data analysis
techniques used in the sport
and exercise sciences
M4 justify, for a selected
quantitative data collection and data analysis.

3. Ethical and legal issues in sport and Ex Sci
What does it mean to act ethical?
Task . In pairs discuss what it means to act ethical in SES
Definition: in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, especially those of a given profession or group (
When we conduct Research what might we consider for example we will have to get consent from the participant. Think of 3 others

4. Ethical and legal consideration
Ethical clearance
Informed consent
Confidentiality/data protection
Safety of the participant
Acting with regard for equality and impartiality

5. Ethical clearance
In order to begin any Research study including a dissertation which you will do at University you must gain ethical clearance from an appropriate body- this might be a university committee for your area of study.
They will decide if whether your research is ethical and meets the professional standards set by BASES and if it is Safe
They may want you to provide additional information, risk assessments,
Finally they will confirm if you can start your project

6. Informed consent
You must gain consent from the participants before you start your study. It can be verbal but it is always safer to have written consent
The form should consist of
Description of the investigation
Details of the procedure/testing
Details of the risk (must be explicit)
Potential benefits (must not exaggerate)
Offer to answer questions
They are free to withdraw at any time without being penalised
Inform them that the information that is collected will be confidential

7. Confidentiality/ Data Protection
Where confidentiality is concerned, you may disclose only information that is important to the study you are conducting. Any data you collect is protected under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998). No data that makes the participants personally identifiable should be included in your research project
All data collected should be stored safely or password protected

8. Equality and impartiality
To protect the reputation of SES you must remain professional at all times you must be unbiased in your action and your practices .
You can not let age, race, gender, sexuality affect the way that you work with clients.
You must not exploit personal relationships for personal gain
Any decisions/recommendation must be be objective (based on the facts)

9. Why is it important to abide by ethics and legalities
discuss why?
Ensure the safety /welfare of the participant and the researcher
Ensure that the workers work within their expertise and know the limitation of their experience and qualifications
Preserving and developing the reputation of SES by following the relevant procedures

10. What might happen if you do not follow ethics and legalities?
What are the implications? Discuss in pairs.
Tribunals
Legal or civil action
Being stopped by BASES, having restrictions, and exclusions