Research methods courses have become a compulsory component of most
degree programs in sport management. This is the first introductory
research methods textbook to focus exclusively on sport management.
Through the use of examples, cases and data taken from the real world of
sport management it opens up a traditionally dry area of study, helping
the student to understand the vital importance of sound methodology in
their studies and subsequent professional practice.
The book covers the full range of quantitative and qualitative methods
across the whole span of the research process, from research design and
the literature review to data analysis and report writing. Every chapter
contains a range of useful features to aid student learning, including
summaries, discussion questions and guides to further resources, as well
as examples drawn from contemporary sport around the world. Research
Methods for Sport Management is an essential course text for all sport
management students and an invaluable reference for any sport management
professional involved in operational research.