Research Methods, Measurements, and Evaluation

Evidence-Based Practice in Exercise Science: The Six-Step Approach equips readers with the basic skills and competencies to discern the value of scientific research and become evidence-based practitioners.

Detailing up-to-date research technologies and approaches, Research Methods in Biomechanics, Second Edition, assists both beginning and experienced researchers in developing methods for analyzing and quantifying human movement.

Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Second Edition, is an essential guide to the most effective assessment protocols. Using these proven protocols, exercise physiologists can acquire detailed information to assist coaches and their athletes in attaining a competitive edge.

Massage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice presents research examining evidence for the use of various massage techniques in treating conditions and special populations. The text covers information from fields such as kinesiology, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and psychology.

Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this comprehensive text offers extensive information on performance-related assessment and testing for strength and conditioning professionals in measuring key fitness components.

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides a complete analysis of the tools and methods used in sport and exercise psychology research.

Applied Research and Evaluation Methods in Recreation is the only text that integrates research, evaluation, and basic statistical analysis and links these concepts directly to the field. Using a logical format and accessible language, the book presents students with the foundational knowledge they need to move through the research process.