Introduction
The research proposal introduction serves the same purpose as the introduction in a manuscript/laboratory report. That is, the introduction is used to build the argument for investigating the present topic. It should provide the ‘real world’ view ofthe topic and where possible, some mechanisms relating to the topic. The following areas are typically covered in your introduction but don`t necessarily have a subheading:

• Theory - the premises of your argument that come from the accepted theory.
• History - amini review of the literature concerning previous research, projects, findings and events in this field ofstudy.

Aim
For this assessment you are required to critically review literature pertaining to a topic of your choice. This includes describing and critiquing the methods utilised in the literature, evaluating the relevance and importance to your own study and providing recommendations of its use for the Human Performance Science practitioner or researcher.

Task Details

1. Prepare a research proposal pertaining to atopic ofyour choice.
2. See assessment format for guidance on how to structure the report.
3. Submit an electronic written report to the Moodle site for this module.

Abstract
Your abstractshould contain nomore than three hundred words. Itwill typically consist of:

• Abrief summary of your introduction and your research questions
• Abrief summary of the method, mainly outlining the test names for the dependent and independent variables
• Atwo to three summary justifying the project
• Aword count of the abstract