PED 359 – Research Methods in Health, Physical Education, and Health
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Office Number:
Email:
Wayland Tseh, Ph.D.
Trask 114
By Appointment Only
962 – 2484
tsehw@uncw.edu
Description of the Course:
This course is designed to provide students information pertaining to research methodology. More specific, students will be familiar
with the various research designs, methods of data collection, and process by which research is conducted, presented, and published.
Lastly, students will be responsible for providing a 15-minute PowerPoint oral presentation on a scientific article of interest.
Course Content:
1. Research Process
2. Research Methods
3. Oral Presentation
4. Thesis Preparation
5. Manuscript Publication
Grading Procedures
Grading procedures will be based upon your dedication in the following areas:
1. Examinations
2. Oral Scientific Presentation
3. Attendance
Explanation of the Grading Procedures
1. Examinations
Exams will be based on the information supplied in the text and handouts given in class. Lectures will be given every class period notes should be taken. If you know in advance that an exam date is in conflict with your schedule, and the reason behind the conflict
is legitimate behind the eyes of the instructor, you may be given the opportunity to take the exam in advance or at an alternative date
and time.
2. Oral Presentation
Specific instructions detailing requirements of this task will be provided throughout the course of the semester.
3. Attendance
Because this course is both lecture- and lab-intensive, there is an attendance requirement. You are allowed only two absences. Three
points will be deducted from your total cumulative points for each additional absence thereafter. If you cannot attend, a valid written
excuse (i.e., physician’s signature) is required to be excused. If you amass  6 unexcused absences, expect an ‘F’ in the course.
Grading Criterion
1. Grades will be determined by calculating a final semester percentage.
2. The final semester percentage will be determined by summing the total number of points earned on each of the semester
examinations, laboratory session, attendance, and final examination and dividing that value by the total number of points possible.
Grading Scale (note: grades are rounded up at 0.50)
A = 92.50% to 100%
A- = 89.50% to 92.49%
B+ = 86.50% to 89.49%
B = 82.50% to 86.49%
B- = 79.50% to 82.49%
C+ = 76.50% to 79.49%
C = 72.50% to 76.49%
C- = 69.50% to 72.49%
D+ = 66.50% to 69.49%
D = 62.50% to 66.49%
D- = 59.50% to 62.49%
F = below 59.49%
Academic Honor Code of The University of North Carolina  Wilmington
The University defines ‘cheating’ as ‘the practice of fraudulent and deceptive act(s) for the purpose of improving a grade’. If you
cheat or plagiarize on an assignment or examination, you will receive a minimum penalty of an ‘F’ on that assignment or examination.
A report of your actions will be processed and forwarded to the Dean of Students for placement in your permanent record. Further
penalties may also include receiving an ‘F’ in the course, probation, suspension, or expulsion from UNC  Wilmington. Claimed
ignorance of this regulation is no excuse. (Please refer to University Regulations – Academic Honor Code section in your UNC 
Wilmington Undergraduate Course Catalog)
Special Needs
If you have special needs related to an identifiable disability, you must first register with the Office of Disability Services before I can
accommodate to your special needs. No accommodation will be possible until I get official notification from the Coordinator of the
Office of Disability Services. (Please refer to the Student Life – Disability Services section of your UNC  Wilmington Undergraduate
Course Catalog)
Disruptive Classroom Behavior
You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner displaying the utmost courtesy and respect for your fellow colleagues
and instructor. The goal is to create an environment of learners in a positive, insult-free community. If you are unable to conduct
yourself in a courteous and respectful manner, you will be asked to leave the classroom.
Use of Cellular Phones and Pagers
It is expected that all electronic devices such as cellular phones and pagers will be turned off or set to a ‘non-noise’ alert signal during
classroom or laboratory activities. Repeated violations are deemed disruptive and will be dealt with accordingly.
Violence and Sexual Harassment
UNCW practices a zero-tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind. For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 9622273, Campus Police at 962-3184, or Wilmington Police at 911. For University or community resources visit
http://uncw.edu/wrc/crisis
NOTE: Because most communications will be via electronic-mail, please check your account on a daily basis.
Access to PED 359 Web Page: http://people.uncw.edu/tsehw/ to gain direct access to the website.