Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity

By Ian Jones, Immy Holloway, Lorraine Brown

Designed especially for students in sport and physical activity, this book provides a detailed guide to planning, undertaking, and writing up qualitative research. Opening with a discussion of the main traits of qualitative inquiry and its use in sport and physical activity, the authors provide a coherent and accessible overview of qualitative research using numerous examples to bring research alive. The book is divided into five parts informed by stages in the research process with chapters on:
Early steps in the research processEthics Choosing an approachMethods of data collection Analyzing the dataWriting up and disseminating your findingsThis is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students carrying out a qualitative research project in sport and physical activity and for PhD students looking to refresh their knowledge.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1446207455
• ISBN13: 9781446207451
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 9.4"