Research methods (and statistics) underpin much of the work undertaken in applied sport psychology settings and remain at the heart of scholarship in undergraduate and postgraduate courses and professional practice training.

Students benefit from learning to understand, synthesize, and critique research in their field of study; however, to learn these skills, they need suitable principles to guide their learning. This new textbook combines five main areas within applied sport psychology:

• Conceptual issues about science and knowledge;
• Research process (ethics, planning research, etc.);
• Methods (designs, sampling, surveys, interviews, etc.);
• Data analysis (parametric/nonparametric tests, qualitative methods, etc.); and
• Reporting research (writing a journal article).

Research Methods in Applied Sport Psychology begins with an introduction to conceptual issues within sport and exercise psychology to orient the student about science and knowledge before examining the planning, designing, and starting of research projects.

The book then goes on to explore the various methods and issues that arise in research, then introduces data analysis for qualitative and quantitative research. This new text, the first to examine research methods specifically for sport psychology, is essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate students in sport and exercise psychology, as well as invaluable for students in sport and exercise science courses who are preparing to undertake a research project.

Pages: 242, Dimensions: 17.4x17.4cm