Research Methods in Physical Education

Contents: 1. Research methods in physical education. 2. Formulation and development of research problem. 3. Experimental research. 4. Historical research. 5. Preparation of research report. References.

"Research is considered to be the more formal, systematic and intensive process of carrying on a scientific method of analysis. The term research consists of two words. Research=Re+Search.

\'Re\' means again and \'search\' means to find out something. The function of research is to add new knowledge to the existing store.

The present book is the painstaking effort by the author and is the unique work in the field of physical education and sports science. It outlines all the essentials aspects of research methods in physical education and sports.

The text are written in a simple colloquial English keeping in mind the language difficulties of the students. The whole book is divided and enhanced into five units. Each units contains all the important and relevant topics pertaining research methods in physical education and sports.

The present book will be useful for the students, teachers, of physical education and those who are indulged in some research works in the field of physical education and sports sciences." (jacket)