Research methods in physical education and youth sport/
edited by Kathleen Armour and Doune Macdonald.
- 1 online resource (ix, 366 pages) : illustrations ;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Planning the research process -- 1. What is your research question – and why? -- 2. Research principles and practices: paving the research journey -- 3. Positioning yourself as a researcher: four dimensions for self-reflection -- 4. What counts as ‘good’ research? -- Show Level Part II: Methodology: the thinking behind the methods -- 5. Thinking about research frameworks -- 6. Conducting ethical research -- 7. Qualitative approaches -- 8. Quantitative approaches -- 9. Is mixed methods the natural approach to research? -- 10. Listening to young people’s voices in physical education and youth sport research -- Show Level Part III: Selecting the most appropriate method(s) -- 11. Reviewing literature -- 12. Experimental research methods in physical education and sports -- 13. Measurement of physical activity -- 14. Surveys -- 15. Observational studies -- 16. Case study research -- 17. Interviews and focus groups -- 18. Narrative research methods: where the art of storytelling meets the science of research -- 19. Action research in physical education: cycles, not circles! -- 20. Visual methods in coaching research: capturing everyday lives -- 21. Grounded theory -- 22. Discourse analysis and the beginner researcher -- Show Level Part IV: Data analysis – consider it early! -- 23. Analysing qualitative data -- 24. Analysing quantitative data -- Show Level Part V: Communicating your research -- 25. Effective research writing -- 26. The dissertation -- Index.
This is the first research methods book to focus entirely on physical education and youth sport. It guides the reader through the whole research process; from the first steps to completion of a dissertation or practice-based project, and introduces key topics such as: formulating a research question qualitative approaches quantitative approaches mixed method research literature review case studies survey, interviews and focus groups data analysis writing the dissertation. Each chapter includes a full range of useful pedagogical features, including chapter summaries, practical activities, case studies, dialogues with active researchers and guidance on further reading and resources. With contributions from some of the world's best-known researchers in the field, this book is indispensible reading for all students and professionals working in physical education, youth sport, sports coaching and related subjects.