Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Research Methods

The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplinces. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are undispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.

Key Concepts in Sport & Exercise Research Methods

This book systematically demonstrates the significance and application of method in plain language.

Written for students, it contains the core methodological concepts, practices and debates they need to understand and apply research methods within the field of sport and exercise. The book provides a comprehensive panoramic introduction which will reassure and empower its readers.

Written by a leading academic, and drawing on years of teaching experience, it includes carefully cross-referenced entries which critically engage with interdisciplinary themes and data.

Each concept includes:

clear definitions

suggestions for further reading

comprehensive examples

practical applications.

Pragmatic, lucid and concise the book will provide essential support to students in sport and exercise science, kinesiology and health.