Creative Methods for Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research

Creative Methods for Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research provides an accessible overview where the scientific and theoretical basis for different creative methods are explored, alongside guidelines to use these methods. Creative methods encourage participants and researchers to engage in creative practices, such as artistic, written, or imaginative ways to explore research questions. Such methods offer a unique approach to data collection, analysis, and presentation which can help deepen understanding of how and why and people undertake sport, exercise and physical activity. This pioneering text offers a comprehensive and straightforward introduction to key topics relating to the use of creative methods for research and practice. Written by international experts and practitioners in the field, the book provides essential guidance for effective use of different creative methods. Each chapter highlights the literature base for different creative methods that may be effective to explore issues relating to sport, exercise and physical activity and then provides practical solutions that researchers and practitioners can use. Creative Methods for Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research is key reading for both undergraduate and postgraduate students on sport science courses with a research methods module component.