1. Find 1 (one) original, peer-reviewed journal article that relates to the topic/question. Here are some guidelines to decide if an article meets the requirement:
A. Published in a common refereed (peer-reviewed) journal. Here are some examples:
• Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
• Journal of Physical Activity and Health
• Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
• Journal of Applied Physiology
• Journal of Physiology
B. The study must have a set number of participants with descriptions included in the study and NOT a review article!
C. At a minimum, the article must have an Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections.
D. Articles from newspapers, health magazines, and the internet are NOT typically acceptable.
2. For each article, a type-written response (in your own words) to the following is required:
A. Describe the research question and why the question is important.
B. Describe the methodological approach. Basically, describe how the researchers executed the study. Include a description of the population(s).
C. Discuss the findings of the research and any practical applications.
D. Discuss the strengths and limitations of the research.