University of Alberta

KIN 209

Detailed Course Description
The focus of this course is to develop students’ information literacy skills. The ability to
critically evaluate research and information is essential for students to foster evidence-based
practice in their chosen careers (e.g., physiotherapist, occupational therapist, medical doctor,
personal trainer, physical educator etc.). Critical evaluation of research in Kinesiology
necessitates an understanding of research design and methods (quantitative, qualitative, and
mixed methods designs) that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Knowledge of
research methods and design will allow students to understand and critically evaluate course
content in all Kinesiology courses.
TA contact information
TA: Ethan Brown
E-mail: embrown@ualberta.ca
Office hours: By appointment
Other course fees
None
Required readings
Kowalski, K. C., McHugh, T.-L. F., Sabiston, C. M., & Ferguson, L. J. (2022). Research methods in
kinesiology. Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press.
Tiller, N. B., Sullivan, J. P., & Ekkekakis, P. (2022). Baseless claims and pseudoscience in health
and wellness: A call to action for the sports, exercise, and nutrition-science community. Sports
Medicine. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-022-01702-2
Greenland, S., Senn, S. J., Rothman, K. J., Carlin, J. B., Poole, C., Goodman, S. N., & Altman, D. G.
(2016). Statistical tests, P values, confidence intervals, and power: A guide to misinterpretations.
European Journal of Epidemiology, 31(4), 337350.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-016-0149-3
Course Objectives/Outcome