Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity

This is a ′must have′ book for aspiring qualitative researchers in the field of sport and physical activity. The book is well structured, providing the researcher with a step-by-step guide to the processes that need to occur to undertake methodologically sound qualitative research. It is intellectual and yet pragmatic which makes this a book that I will recommend to my PhD students and colleagues alike.
Murray Drummond
Professor in Sport, Health and Physical Education, Flinders University

This text provides students with an excellent foundation for understanding qualitative research studies and for conducting their own qualitative inquiries, in fields ranging from sport management and marketing to sport sociology and psychology.
Paul M. Pedersen
Professor and Director, Sport Management Doctoral Program, Indiana University-Bloomington

Really interesting, clear and structured nicely. Will be informing the library to acquire a copy. -- Dr Adam Benkwitz * drupal *
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. -- Dr Ailsa Niven * drupal *
A useful addition to any library, this text offers insight to a range of qualitatve methods and is written in a style which many undergraduate students are likely to find accessible. Definitely a recommended text for any sport science/physical education programme. -- Dr Alexander Channon * drupal *
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. -- Dr Jacquelyn Allen-Collinson * drupal *
This book provides an overview of the key qualitative methods that are traditionally used and also provides some excellent examples of published research from a range of sport and exercise sciences. -- Dr James Rumbold * drupal *
This book is excellent in places. Recommended to students who embark on some of the lesser used methods in flexible design approaches to undergraduate research in sport studies. -- Dr Jon Cryer * drupal *
This is not a bad option but is not as good as what I currently use for qualitative methods -- Dr Nic Brink * drupal *
An excellent overview of the qualitative techniques available to allow a critical justification for undergraduate and post graduate methodology. -- Gary Lowe * drupal *
Very useful book, a good overview of various methodologies and research design. -- Miss Emma Morris * drupal *
Really liked content of book. Good range and very useful for many sections of modules that will be covered with undergraduate students -- Miss Helen Thornalley * drupal *
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. -- Mr Ben Jane * drupal *
Very comprehensive with coverage of major qualitative methods to facilitate deeper lines of enquiry -- Mr Dale Forsdyke * drupal *
This is a useful text in addition to other Research Methods texts. Offers expertise and good views on Qualitative Research as well as providing learners with an alternative angle from which to understand the topic. Excellent to use for further reading due to the plethora of references throughout the text. -- Mr John Harrison * drupal *
I would recommend this text to students searching for a comprehensive overview of appropriate techniques to qualitative research from all levels of degree study. Especially useful for independent projects, a good read. -- Mr Mark Treagust * drupal *
A useful text that provides learners with relevant information when starting a research project. Further reading would be recommended to explore factors in greater depth. However much of the content is subject specific allowing readers to apply to there own research project. -- Mr Mark Treagust * drupal *
This is a welcome addition to the research methods literature in that if offers a sporting perspective to qualitative methods. From my experience, sports students struggle to appreciate the nuances involved in qualitative research and this text provides a useful guide for undergraduates. -- Mr Paul Salisbury * drupal *
I have given this book as good overview on Qualitative research methods for students during their independent studies. It allows them to consider the type of methods available to them when making decisions on their research methodology. -- Mr Peter Gilliver * drupal *
Very useful book.
Split in to easily manageable sections.
The students comment it helps them in their assignments. -- Mr Stuart Priestley * drupal *
A great book to social worker that research sport as a social inclusion field. -- Mr Vanda Ramalho * drupal *
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.
-- Mrs Marie Clare Grant * drupal *
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. -- Mrs Sarah Westwater-Wood * drupal *
This is a clear and well structured text which I believe students will find easy to follow and digest. -- Mrs Stella Williams * drupal *