Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Research Methods

Few can bring research methods to life like Mike Atkinson. His breadth of research interests and experience mean he can introduce you to all you need to know and inspire you to get down to doing some research yourself. -- Dominic Malcolm
The layout, structure and content of the book lend themselves to use in undergraduate or graduate classes. The comprehensive coverage of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches truly reflects the multiple methods used in sport and exercise science and its related fields. -- Chris Shields
For students and others who may be moving into a new field of study , the book works brilliantly and provides much more than a lexical insight . For the interested reader the next step will be to take advantage of the references that each of the 40 chapters ends with. The book can be recommended for use in the education of students through undergraduate level, dealing with methodological and theoretical aspects in relation to sport, physical education and physical activity. -- Jens Troelsen, University of Southern Denmark
Very useful book. Easy to read and with clear statements of relevance for students of research methods. Atkinson does well to bring this otherwise ′dry′ subject to life. -- Dr Alexander Channon * drupal *
This is an excellent introductory text for students embarking on the study of research methods. There is good detail and examples, and an excellent revision text for those going to ′viva′. -- Dr Damian Coleman * drupal *
This is a really useful little book! I love the pattern of ′what is the concept′, ′why is this relevant to me′ etc - really excellent stuff. -- Dr Don Vinson * drupal *
This is an excellent publication; well structured and ideal for sports and exercise students. -- Dr Micheal Newell * drupal *
Excellent reference textbook in support of Research Methods modules. Well written and relevant. -- Dr Pascual Marques * drupal *
Great for undergraduate students -- Dr Philippa Velija * drupal *
This book is really engagingly written. I was considering making it the main textbook for my 1st year methods module, but it isn′t really appropriate for that because it is written in the format of an encyclopedia. I would definitely consider buying a more traditional methods textbook from this author though. -- Dr Vikki Boliver * drupal *
Good support for any research unit. Nice method for making it relevant ′Why is this relevant to me′ and ′show me how its used′ -- Miss Hanna Storey * drupal *
A good book, not quite what we are after, but would help if the students went on to study this at university. -- Miss Sam Shepley * drupal *
Good detailed book however students did not like due to layout -- Miss Sarah Browne * drupal *
Still prefer Thomas and Nelson (HK) and Field, A (Sage) -- Mr Adrian Scruton * drupal *
Good initial research methods book. Suitable for sports science and sports therapy students -- Mr André Santos Magalhaes * drupal *
Recommended to the Library -- Mr Andy Freeman * drupal *
An informative but short copy. Relevant for BTEC Level 3 students but needed in conjuction with other texts. As a stand alone book it would be pretty weak for this level of learner but as an addition to reccomended reading it would be very useful. -- Mr Gareth Harding * drupal *
This is a great book that really helps the students understand research and the complex processes that can often daunt even the most intelligent students. -- Mr Phil Barter * drupal *
This is a very interesting book and will allow students to put various sections and topics within their undergraduate research into context.

It will be recommended that the Library purchase a limited number of copies.
-- Mr Roger Gossett * drupal *
This text provides a good overview for dissertation students. In addition the book should be highly recommended to level 2 students progressing into level 3 to obtain an understanding of the research process within Sport and Exercise -- Mr Thomas Legge * drupal *
This offers a clear and concise format for students to easily get to grips with fundamental research concepts. -- Mrs Alison Cain * drupal *
What a helpful book! This will be the ′friend ′ to many undergraduate student looking for clarification. -- Mrs Helen Hazelwood * drupal *
A well written, informative book. Cleverly structured and contextually relevant for the Sport and Exercise undergraduate. -- Mrs Valerie Ritchie-Littler * drupal *
A very good book that will be recommended to our students and copies will be ordered for the library. We do not adopt books. -- Ms Bettina Karsten * drupal *
Excellent book here, covers most of the key concepts that an UG Sport Science student would need for thier programme.

The layout and language is at an appropropriate level for first year undergaduates -- Tom Mitchell * drupal *