Provides the reader with skills to interpret scientific articles and recognize appropriate formats for research studies. The text aims to provide two types of goals: knowledge goals, including understanding the principles of science; and skills goals, including constructing library research.
Interpreting Research in Sport and Exercise Science provides a detailed introduction to and review of the research process, thereby helping the student understand scientific research reports in journals and books. The organization of the text follows a research article, which provides an easy-to-use format that builds upon established knowledge, procedures, examples, and discussions. The subject matter is illustrated with examples and abstracts from several disciplines and sub-disciplines within health promotion, kinesiology, exercise science, and recreation.