KIN 801

Qualitative inquiry in sport and exercise science represents a diverse range of approaches to studying the experiences of individuals participating in sport and physical activity. Broadly, this course seeks to examine qualitative research methods and methodologies in sport and physical activity settings. This course will examine foundational issues of epistemology, ontology, and paradigms, methods of data collection, analysis, and forms of representing qualitative research findings. It will also provide practical opportunities to engage in processes of qualitative methodologies that will directly relate to student’s graduate work.