University of South-Africa (UNISA)
HMPYC80
Research proposal
2021
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assignments.
,Contents
Problem statement and research question ............................................................................................... 3
Problem statement ................................................................................................................................... 4
Theoretical overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
Research ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Support system .................................................................................................................................... 7
Research ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Research ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Research methodology .......................................................................................................................... 10
Method of Sampling: ........................................................................................................................ 10
Method of Data collection: ............................................................................................................... 10
Method of analysis ............................................................................................................................ 11
Validity and reliability of the study ...................................................................................................... 12
Ethical dissemination considerations .................................................................................................... 12
Informed consent .............................................................................................................................. 12
Voluntary participation and right to withdrawal ............................................................................... 13
Confidentiality .................................................................................................................................. 13
Ethical Oversight and permission ..................................................................................................... 13
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Project outline ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Organisational Plan ........................................................................................................................... 14
Time Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 14
Financial planning............................................................................................................................. 14
References ............................................................................................................................................. 14
A QUALITATIVE STUDY: THE INTRINSIC AND
EXTRINSIC FACTORS THAT AFFECT PERFORMANCE IN
ELITE SOUTH-AFRICAN FEMALE TRACK ATHLETES
Author
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study will be to find out what intrinsic and extrinsic factors affect female
track athletes. Secondly, to determine if the support is available for female athletes in South
Africa to overcome the factors that are considered as performance diminishers. If we look
, into the South-African context we generate a small amount of elite female track athletes. If
we can define the factors that affect their performance in both areas of intrinsic and extrinsic
we will be able to determine where the strengths and weaknesses lie. Once we know what
areas of weaknesses need to be resolved we can look at if they have the level of support to
achieve. It is an important question to investigate why we produce only a small amount of
successful elite female athletes that are still residing in South Africa and what are the
elements affecting them. Research Method: a qualitative study Sampling: Sampling for the
study will be done by way of purposeful sampling meaning the participant was selected based
on particular criteria the group will be provided by ASA and USSA. Data collection:
Collecting the information will be done by a predetermined open-ended questionnaire.
Method of analysis: The research study will be conducted through qualitative measures. The
data compiled from the questionnaire will be analysed thematically and processed by using
inductive analysis.
Keywords: Female track athlete; intrinsic and extrinsic factors; athlete performance; mental
toughness; level of support for elite female athletes; Qualitative study; inductive analysis;
South-Africa; sports psychology
HMPYC80
Research proposal
2021
Disclaimer when purchasing notes:
This should only be used as a guide and to get insight into how exams
/portfolio layout works. It is not guaranteed to be the same for your
exam but will provide extra guidance to formulate YOUR OWN
LONG QUESTIONS. IT IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM WHEN
YOU USE IT AS YOUR OWN WORK. THIS IS THE
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THE WRITER AND TAKES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY OUTCOME OF YOUR EXAM
RESULTS.
This assignment has been through TurnIt in and if any work is
directly copied it will be reflected at submission.
This portfolio will give you an indication of the quality of work
needed for a high mark, how to approach the questions and how to
write up research.
Please ensure that you use your own work once you submit your final
assignments.
,Contents
Problem statement and research question ............................................................................................... 3
Problem statement ................................................................................................................................... 4
Theoretical overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
Research ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Support system .................................................................................................................................... 7
Research ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Research ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Research methodology .......................................................................................................................... 10
Method of Sampling: ........................................................................................................................ 10
Method of Data collection: ............................................................................................................... 10
Method of analysis ............................................................................................................................ 11
Validity and reliability of the study ...................................................................................................... 12
Ethical dissemination considerations .................................................................................................... 12
Informed consent .............................................................................................................................. 12
Voluntary participation and right to withdrawal ............................................................................... 13
Confidentiality .................................................................................................................................. 13
Ethical Oversight and permission ..................................................................................................... 13
Limitations ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Project outline ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Organisational Plan ........................................................................................................................... 14
Time Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 14
Financial planning............................................................................................................................. 14
References ............................................................................................................................................. 14
A QUALITATIVE STUDY: THE INTRINSIC AND
EXTRINSIC FACTORS THAT AFFECT PERFORMANCE IN
ELITE SOUTH-AFRICAN FEMALE TRACK ATHLETES
Author
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study will be to find out what intrinsic and extrinsic factors affect female
track athletes. Secondly, to determine if the support is available for female athletes in South
Africa to overcome the factors that are considered as performance diminishers. If we look
, into the South-African context we generate a small amount of elite female track athletes. If
we can define the factors that affect their performance in both areas of intrinsic and extrinsic
we will be able to determine where the strengths and weaknesses lie. Once we know what
areas of weaknesses need to be resolved we can look at if they have the level of support to
achieve. It is an important question to investigate why we produce only a small amount of
successful elite female athletes that are still residing in South Africa and what are the
elements affecting them. Research Method: a qualitative study Sampling: Sampling for the
study will be done by way of purposeful sampling meaning the participant was selected based
on particular criteria the group will be provided by ASA and USSA. Data collection:
Collecting the information will be done by a predetermined open-ended questionnaire.
Method of analysis: The research study will be conducted through qualitative measures. The
data compiled from the questionnaire will be analysed thematically and processed by using
inductive analysis.
Keywords: Female track athlete; intrinsic and extrinsic factors; athlete performance; mental
toughness; level of support for elite female athletes; Qualitative study; inductive analysis;
South-Africa; sports psychology
