FERC 1: Application Form

• Use this form if your study poses any level of risk to participants, including both minimal and more-than-minimal risk.

FERC 2: Participant Information Sheet

For Participants Aged 18 and Above

• Use this form to provide necessary information to adult participants (18 years and older).

• Ensure the content is written in clear and straightforward language to promote understanding.

FERC 3: Assent Form

For Studies Involving childern

• • This form is mandatory when your study involves children, such as:

  • Children under 18 years of age.

FERC 4: Application for Exemption

Use this form if your study qualifies for the Exemption Category, meaning:

• • There is no risk involved.

  • The study does not include human participants.

1. FERC 1 + FERC 2 (For Participants Aged 18 and Above)

These studies involve adult participants (18 years and older) and may present minimal or more-than-minimal risk. Risks could stem from physical exertion, sensitive survey topics, or other study procedures. Both forms ensure proper documentation and communication with participants.

Examples:

• “The impact of strength training on injury prevention in adult amateur athletes.”

• “A study on the physiological effects of intermittent fasting on endurance performance in long-distance runners.”

• “The influence of leadership styles on team performance in professional sports organizations.”

• “An analysis of fan engagement strategies in digital marketing for sports teams.”

2. FERC 1 + FERC 3 (For Participants Aged below 18 years)

These studies target participants (Below 18 years) / children and may involve minimal or more-than-minimal risks. The use of an assent form ensures ethical engagement, safeguarding the rights and well-being of these participants

Examples:

• “The effect of recreational sports programs on motor skill development in children under 12.”

• “The impact of adapted physical activities on improving mobility for individuals with physical disabilities.”

• “A case study on the inclusion of children with autism in community sports programs.”

• “Barriers to sports participation for teenagers from low-income families.”

3. FERC 4: Application for Exemption (Exemption Category)

These studies involve no direct interaction with human participants or rely solely on anonymized or secondary data. As such, they qualify for exemption under the Exemption Category, as there is no associated risk to participants.

Examples:

• “A systematic review of the effects of hydration strategies on athletic performance.”

• “Biomechanical analysis of running techniques using publicly available performance data.”

• “An analysis of historical trends in sports sponsorship strategies over the past decade.”

• “A study on the economic impact of major sporting events using secondary data.”