Master Thesis Physical Education

The master's thesis is an independent, scientific work on a topic, where the student must show both breadth and depth in their subject understanding. The topic choice of the master's thesis is normally limited to the areas where the employees have their research competence. Supervision is an essential component in the work on the master's thesis. The work on the master's thesis must ensure that the student acquires the necessary competence in the scientific work and that it is carried out in accordance with research ethics guidelines.

Knowledge

The student

• has specialized insight into a limited subject area (master's thesis)
• has in-depth knowledge of relevant research and theory and scientific thinking, research methods and ethics
• will gain insight into the various steps of the research process: constructive and critical assessment of others' research, research planning and collaboration, data collection, analysis and dissemination

Skills

The student

• must carry out an independent research project
• can critically apply research-based knowledge with relevance to the subject of physical education and the practice of the profession to the exploration of new problem areas

General competence

The student

• can at an advanced level dissiminate and communicate about professional issues related to the practice of the profession
• can analyze and assess relevant professional and ethical issues and contribute to the development of professional communites

The master's thesis is mainly an independent work with supervision.