Research Methods in Kinesiology - Softcover

Kowalski, Kent C.; McHugh, Tara-Leigh F.; Sabiston, Catherine M.; Ferguson, Leah J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019902068X ISBN 13: 9780199020683

Publisher: OUP Canada, 2018

Synopsis

Accessible and thoroughly engaging, Research Methods in Kinesiology offers students comprehensive coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research design from a distinctly kinesiological perspective. Written by a team of leading experts in the field and packed with numerous examples throughout of Canadian studies in sport, exercise, health, and physical education, this text gives readers the unique opportunity to learn the process-from determining the research topic, to designing the study, to analyzing and presenting the results-as seen through the eyes of kinesiology researchers in Canada.

Key features include learning outcomes, key terms, cartoons, discussion questions, and an exciting box program with case study and exercise boxes that help students gain the practical skills they need to conduct their own research, and professional and research highlight boxes that show students the variety of exciting studies being conducted across Canada today. Research Methods in Kinesiology is the go-to text for the aspiring researcher in the field of kinesiology.

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Review:

"Importantly, this textbook treats research methods not only as a base of knowledge that should be understood by researchers, but also as a set of skills that can be practiced and improved upon." --Lindsay Duncan, McGill University "This text is an excellent resource for kinesiology students... [It] also exposes students to the diversity in the research being conducted in kinesiology." --Erin McGowan, Memorial University

About the Author:

Kent C. Kowalski, Professor, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Tara-Leigh F. McHugh, Associate Professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Catherine M. Sabiston, Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Leah J. Ferguson, Assistant Professor, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP Canada
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 019902068X
• ISBN 13: 9780199020683
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304