Course curriculum

  • 1

    Workshop Introduction

  • 2

    Being Evidence Based

    • 2.1- Introduction: Being Evidence Based

    • 2.2- The Three Pillars of Evidence-Based Practice

    • 2.3- Importance of Being Evidence Based

  • 3

    Understanding Research

    • 3.1- Introduction to Understanding Research

    • 3.2- Hierarchy of Evidence

    • 3.3- In-Vitro and Animal Research

    • 3.4- Ideas, Editorials & Opinions

    • 3.5- Case Series & Case Reports

    • 3.6- Cross Sectional Studies

    • 3.7- Case Control Studies

    • 3.8- Cohort Studies

    • 3.9- Randomized Control Studies

    • 3.10- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    • 3.11- Structure of a Research Paper

    • 3.12- Understanding Statistics Part 1

    • 3.13- Understanding Statistics Part 2

    • 3.14- Search Tips

  • 4

    Practical Application- Reading a Study

    • 4.1.1- Introduction to Reading a Study

    • 4.1.2- Copy of the Study

    • 4.2- Reading the Abstract

    • 4.3- Reading the Introduction

    • 4.4- Reading the Methods

    • 4.5- Reading the Results

    • 4.6- Reading the Discussion & Conclusion

  • 5

    The Art of Reading a Research Paper

    • 5.1 Introduction to the Art of Reading Research

    • The Art of Reading a Research Paper

    • 5.2 Do I read the Study or NOT?

    • 5.3 Asking the Right Questions

  • 6

    Critically Appraising Research

    • 6.1- Introduction to Critical Appraisal

    • 6.2- Understanding Bias

    • 6.3- Common Bias in Exercise Research

    • 6.4- Common Red Flags

    • 6.5- A look at a poorly designed study

  • 7

    Apply what you learned

    • Study Appraisal

    • Apply What you learned- Overall & Introduction

    • Apply what you learned- Materials and Methods

    • Apply what you learned- Results Section

    • Apply what you learned- Discussion Section

    • Apply what you learned- Conclusion and References.

    • Answer Sheet for Study Appraisal

  • 8

    Conclusion & Quiz

    • 7.1- Final Notes

    • Quiz- Intro to Evidence Based Practice Course