KHP 781Computer Applications and Research in Athletic TrainingFall 1999Room 212 Seaton CenterInstructor: Carl G. Mattacola, PhD, ATCOffice: Room 205, CAHP BuildingPhone: 323-1100 ext 267E-mail: [email protected]: Tim L. Uhl, PhD, ATC, PTOffice: Room 205, CAHP BuildingPhone: 323-1100 ext 264E-mail: [email protected] Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to computer applications andresearch in athletic training. The importance of quality research in athletic training will be stressed andthe procedures necessary to begin this process will be introduced.The student will:1. Develop an understanding for the importance of research in athletic training.2. Develop the skills necessary to use computer applications to perform a literature search, tabulate data& analyze data.3. Acquire the skills to review and critically evaluate current research.4. Understand the basic skills and procedures necessary for designing a research study.5. Develop the skills necessary to conduct a thorough review of literature.6. Develop the skills necessary to summarize content and critically review research studies.7. Develop the skills necessary to prepare and defend a scholarly research study.General Requirements:Students are to be aware of and meet the technical standards and behavioral standards as outlinedin Technical Standards and the Behavioral Standards in Patient Care of the College of Allied HealthProfession.Required Texts:J. R. Thomas and J. K. Nelson. Research Methods in Physical Activity, Champaign, IL: Human KineticsPublishers, Inc., 1990.R. A Day. How to Write & Publish a Scientific Paper, New York, NY: Oryx Press, 1988.Assigned Readings:Electronic Reserve: www.uky.edu/libraries/reserves/ereserves.htmlInstructions for Masters Thesis: http://www.rgs.uky.edu/gs/thesisprep.pdfInstitutional Review Board (UK): http://www.rgs.uky.edu/rso/human/medirb.htmRecommended Texts:K. T. Henson. The Art of Writing for Publication, Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 1995.S. W. Huck, W. H. Cormier, and W. G. Bounds. Reading Statistics and Research, New York, NY:Harper& Row Publishers, 1974.W.J Vincent. Statistics in kinesiology, Champaign, IL:Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc, 1995.Additional References:These references can be found at: http://www.nata.org/jat/index.htmlK. L. Knight and C. D. Ingersoll. Structure of a scholarly manuscript: 66 tips for what goes where. JAthl.Train. 31:201-206, 1996.K. L. Knight and C. D. Ingersoll. Optimizing scholarly communications: 30 tips for writing clearly. JAthl.Train. 31:209-213, 1996.Feedback1. Students are encouraged to come to the instructor's office to review tests or to discuss progress in theclass. This will be the only means for review of evaluation instruments.2. Tests and/or papers will be retained by the course coordinator until approximately three weeks into thesucceeding semester or summer session (Feb. 15, June 1, Aug. 1, and Sept. 15).Academic Honesty1. Each student in the class is expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty. Cheatingand plagiarism violate the rules of the University and the ethical standards of members in the allied healthprofession. Violations of the university's rules regarding academic honesty can lead to a failing grade inthe course and expulsion from the University. Students may view the Student Rights & ResponsibilitiesDocument at http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Code/part1.html.Withdrawals and Incompletes1. The last day to withdraw from the course is at the end of the ninth week for fall or spring semester. Nowithdrawals will be signed after that date.2. It is the student's responsibility to properly process withdrawals. Students who fail to processwithdrawals or who process them after the time that grade report sheets are printed, will receivea grade of F on the official grade sheet. To correctly process a withdrawl the student must obtainthe signature of Dr. Mattacola, obtain the signature of the student's advisor, and take thewithdrawl form to the Registrar's office.3. Incomplete (I) grades will be given only in extenuating circumstances and never as a replacementfor a failing or substandard grade. Any student requesting an incomplete grade must see thecourse coordinator, Dr. Mattacola, for approval and for additional rules governing incompletegrades.University ClosingStudents should be aware of the following sources of information in the event of inclement weather orother problems which might cause the University to close. Remember, if the University is open, studentsare expected to be in attendance and all tests will be given. If the University is closed on a test day, expectthe test to be given on the next class day.The cancellation or delay of classes announcements will normally be made by 6:00 a.m. through the localmedia. The latest information will be available on the University of Kentucky INFOLINE at 257-5984,University of Kentucky TV Cable Channel 16, and WUKY.KHP 781Overview of Computer Applications &Research in Athletic TrainingCourse Assignments: ( Due Date):Fall:Copy of computer search using Medline, Sport Discus or equivalent database Critical Review of two to three articles on Athletic Training /Sports Medicine related topic ( See form for a critique) page 42 Thomas & NelsonOutline a literature review from a review article in athletic training Research topic & written statement of the problemCompleted computer searchOutline of a two to three page literature review from 2-4 articles maximumTwo to three page literature review from 3-4 articles maximumOutline of Introduction for Chapter 1 & Statement of the Problem-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Spring:Chapter 1 (Rough Draft)Chapter 2 ( Rough Draft)Verification of a research topicPart 1 (Polished version) (Introduction, Purpose, Hypothesis, Methods)Part 2 (Rough Draft II) IRB (Rough Draft)IRB (Rough Draft II)Consent FormData Collection Sheet/ Injury QuestionnaireGrading Procedures:Pass/FailCompletion of all course assignments are expected on the stated due date. A grade of pass will be issuedwhen all course assignments are completed. A grade of F will be issued if less than six of all courseassignments are