The book outlines the historical and scientific context of physical activity and health research before working through the full research process, from generating literature reviews and devising a research proposal, through selecting a research methodology and quantifying physical activity and outcome measures, to disseminating findings. Including a full section on conducting research studies with special populations, the book includes chapters on:

• Observational and cross-sectional studies;
• Interviews, questionnaires and focus groups;
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods;
• Epidemiological research methods;
• Physical activity interventions and sedentary behaviour; and
• Working with children, older people, indigenous groups, LGBTI groups, and those with physical and mental health issues.

Research Methods in Physical Activity and Health is the only book to approach the full range of physical activity research methods from a health perspective. It is essential reading for any undergraduate student conducting a research project or taking applied research modules in physical activity and health, graduate students of epidemiology, public health, exercise psychology or exercise physiology with a physical activity and health focus, or practicing researchers in the area.