Homework: Effect of Ergogenic Aids on Performance/Exercise/Physical Activity/Recovery
Guidelines for your Journal Article Summary
Below are guidelines for selecting your Journal Article and writing the summary:
I. Find one original, peer-reviewed journal article that relates to the topic/question. Here are some guidelines to decide if an article meets the requirement:
• Published in a common refereed (peer-reviewed) journal. Here are some examples:
o Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
o Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
o Journal of Physical Activity and Health
o Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
o Journal of Applied Physiology
o Journal of Physiology
• The study must have a set number of participants with descriptions included in the study and NOT a review article!
• At a minimum, the article must have an Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections.
• Articles from newspapers, health magazines, and the internet are NOT typically acceptable.
II. A type-written response (in your own words) to the following is required:
• Describe the research question and why the question is important.
• Describe the methodological approach. Basically, describe how the researchers executed the study. Include a description of the population they used.
• Discuss the findings of the research and any practical applications.
• Discuss the strengths and limitations of the research.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.