HLP 6595 Research Seminar Faculty: Dr. Steven F. Philipp
Department: Health, Leisure & Sports
Semester Hours: 3
Term:

Resource Materials	Objectives
Evaluation	Schedule

Resource Materials
Required Text:
Kerlinger, F. N. 1986. Foundations of Behavioral Research. San Francisco: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
Reading assignments will be made from the textbook and other appropriate sources during the course.

Objectives
A. To review and evaluate the HLS literature.
B. To design and implement individual and group research projects.
C. To discuss the problems and potentials of different research techniques and methodologies.
D. To develop an understanding of the implications of HLS research on managerial/administrative decisions.

Evaluation

Mid-Semester essay exam	20%
Final comprenesive essay exam	20%
Literature review & presentation	10%
Individual project	20%
Class project participation and assignments	30%

Class Attendence: Role will be taken during each class period. More than 2 unexcused absences from class will result in a reduction of final grade by one grade for each unexcused absence.

Schedule

Jan. 7	Course Introduction- Administrative Concerns
14	Literature Review/Analysis
21	Problem Statement/Hypotheses
28	Design/Method/Sample
Feb. 4	Instrument Construction
11	Instrument Construction
18	Interview Procedures/Trainning
25	Mid-Semester Exam
Mar. 4	Data Collection
11	Data Collection
18	SPRING BREAK!
25	Data File creation/Statistical Analysis
Apr. 1	Results/Discussion/Conclusions
8	Results/Discussion/Conclusions
15	Presentation of Individual Research Findings
22	FINAL EXAM