Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity
- Ian Jones - Bournemouth University, UK
- Lorraine Brown - Bournemouth University, UK
- Immy Holloway - Bournemouth University, UK
- Early steps in the research process
- Ethics
- Choosing an approach
- Methods of data collection
- Analyzing the data
- Writing up and disseminating your findings
This text provides a great introduction to qualitative research within the field of sport and exercise. It covers each stage of the research process while incorporating relevant examples throughout. Each chapter is well structured and easy for students to follow.
A concise overview of qualitative rsearch methods suitable as an introduction for undergraduates.
A great place for beginner researchers to gain an understanding of the core principles of a range of methodologies.
A good basic introduction to qualitative research, which is portrayed in an accessible format to inspire students undertaking projects in sport and physical activity. It is indeed an introductory level text, and none the worse for that. Clearly structured and written. I liked the inclusion of a chapter on Phenomenology, which actually provides some of the philosophical underpinnings of the approach, rather than (as some other texts do) viewing phenomenology merely as either another label for qualitative research, or as a set of techniques. A very welcome effort at covering the complexities of this particular perspective.
The inclusion in each chapter of examples and references relating to specific studies is very helpful. Overall, an excellent, engaging and very useful text that I shall recommend to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
This is a clear and well structured text which I believe students will find easy to follow and digest.
A great new resources for the area of physical activity and sport. Provides an in-depth overview of qualitative research and the philosophical underpinnings of different approaches.
This is one of very few texts which uses case study and examples from the fields of sports and recreational physical activity. Its breadth and depth is at an introductory level appropriate for UG research and evidence modules. It provides core basic qualitative principles in topic specific chapters which will aid the first time reader. Together this makes it an engaing text for sports and physical therapy students. The use of practical cases from the world of sports and recreational physical activity clubs are relevant and illuminating.
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