Tracy, Sara. J. (2019). Qualitative Research Methods: Collecting Evidence, Crafting Analysis, Communicating Impact. (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated. (435 pages). Available online
Smith, Brett and Sparkes, Andrew (2016). Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise. London: Routledge. (518 p). Available online
250 pages of peer-reviewed articles.
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
23 February 2026 - 29 March 2026
Code for the course: IV606G
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to develop deeper understanding of research methods, with special focus on qualitative methods, and ethical considerations in the field of sport science.
Course contents
The course addresses qualitative methods for data collection and analysis. Scientific texts with a sport science focus are assessed from a methodological perspective. Moreover, ethical considerations and requirements within sport science research are discussed.During the course, the student also develops knowledge about emerging methods within sport science, for example the use of social media, decolonizing methodologies and auto-ethnography.In addition, special emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills to write a project plan for a well-defined sport science research project. This includes identifying and formulating questions within a limited field of interest, and presenting methodological and ethical considerations.
Entry requirements
Prerequisite course for this course is: IV602G Globalisation, Sport and Health
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