Mark F Smith – författare

The Routledge Handbook of Teaching Practice in Sport and Exercise Science captures contemporary pedagogic practice within sport and exercise science (SES), applicable to both Higher Education (HE) and Further Education (FE). This cutting-edge new reference work covers teaching and learning concepts, curriculum design, assessment and feedback, graduate skill development, student engagement endeavours, and professional development by presenting a series of chapters that share broader teaching concepts and approaches, specific tools and mechanisms to support student learning, and subject-specific examples.The chapters provide important information regarding real-world examples of how to engage students to become better learners through the lens of sport and exercise pedagogy. It challenges the traditional ways of delivering content to a changing student body to help instructors develop strong curriculum design.The Routledge Handbook of Teaching Practice in Sport and Exercise Science advances pedagogic practice in SES through practical examples and reflection at both a discipline and individual level. It is a critical resource to support HE and FE academics in their delivery and reflections on their pedagogic practice as well as a useful guide for students in reflecting on their development and learning experiences.

Packed full of essential tools and tips, this second edition is your quick-start guide to undertaking research within real world of sport. Using clear, accessible language, Smith maps an easy-to-follow journey through the research process, drawing upon the most up-to-date evidence and resources to help you select the most appropriate research approach for your project. Throughout the book you will discover:

Key points that highlight important definitions and theories; Reflection points to help you make connections between key concepts and your research; Learning activities to put your newfound knowledge into practice; Further reading to explore the wider context of sport research in the real world.

Featuring over thirty-five case studies of students’ and academics’ research in practice, this book is the perfect guide-by-your-side to have during your own sport research. 

Split into five sections that cover your whole research journey, this book captures everything you need to understand to do a sports research project. 

From getting started with a research question and selecting a research approach to choosing a method of data collection and analysing and presenting research findings, it walks you step-by-step through the entire research process. The book also:

Showcases a diverse range of approaches, including experiments, surveys, focus groups, interviews, systematic reviews and mixed methods, to help you choose the best option for your project. Focuses on applied research, showing you how to go beyond the classroom, conduct research in the field and manage and analyse data in the real world. Explores how your supervisor can support you to get the most out of your project.

Features include over 40 student activities that encourage you to think more deeply about what you′ve learned, nearly 50 case studies highlighting research from real-world students and sport researchers, and reflection points, to help you check your understanding. For students across courses relating to Sport & Exercise Science, Coaching Practice & Development, PE and Sport, this book is a down-to-earth guide to help anyone doing a research project in sport and exercise.