Universidad de Jaén

The TFM is preferably organized as research articles, where at least should be clearly expressed a background, objectives, methodology, results and discussion and conclusions, with citations in the text to be developed in a list of references structured according to the use of each knowledge area. The TFM will be held individually under the supervision of a tutor among those who determine the Academic Coordination Commissions master. The TFM will be focused on a research problem related to the subjects of the Master. Preferably, each student will carry out the TFM within the scope of the specialty studied (Physical Education and Health Education), although the skills acquired are the same for all students. 

Master's Thesis: Orientation individualized.
Each work will be supervised by one or two teachers at most, to perform their duties with the same level of responsibility and must jointly sign the approval of TFM. Those who perform the work tutoring must have a university education superior.


There are two calls for defense purpose Masters (July and December). In case the TFM is not exceeded during the corresponding academic year, the allocation of tutor and subject shall be extended to the next year, after enrollment of students. After this second course should a re-allocation of protection and thematic.
In the Tutorial Master Platform will be implemented for each course and in good time, the deadline to defend the work.
To receive information on the investigation to be performed, the student / a must have direct contact with the tutor / is related to the selected line. This allocation process lines and tutors Master's Thesis will take place preferably during the first two months of the Master's teaching.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Evaluation and Qualification of the TFM
The courts shall consist of three doctors.
The rating will be awarded, according to the RD 1125/2003 of September 5, based on a numerical scale from 0 to 10, with one decimal, which should be added corresponding qualitative rating: 0 to 4.9: Thriller; 5.0 to 6.9: Approved; 7.0 to 8.9: Notable; 9.0 to 10: Outstanding. The Court may propose granting reasoned mention honors those who have assessed TFM and have obtained a score less than 9. At the end of the call, the Academic Coordination Commissions of the Masters, in view of the reports issued by the courts and, if necessary, after consultation with the president of each court will decide on the allocation of the mention of honors to TFM they see fit, in accordance with current regulations.
If the result of the rating is Thriller, the Court will reach the faculty to exercise the tutorship and students responsible for the TFM a report with recommendations as appropriate for their improvement and evaluation.
Review rating
The revised ratings of TFM on presentation of a reasoned the Commission of Academic Coordination of the Master claim will be made. Shall apply the rules governing the regime claims examinations or assessments of the University of Jaen.