The aim of this course is to provide students with an insight into qualitative research in sports sciences, to make a research plan using qualitative research method, to teach how to collect and analyze qualitative data within the scope of the plan. At the end of the course, students are expected to understand the importance and place of qualitative research in different fields of sports sciences and to evaluate qualitative research with a critical point of view. The course is open to all graduate students in the sports science and technology program, qualitative research examples specific to each field will be discussed and qualitative research design specific to each field will be made.

Qualitative and quantitative research paradigms Qualitative research characteristics Different epistemological positions in qualitative research The place and importance of qualitative research in Sport Sciences Determination of qualitative research topic and problem in Sport Sciences Designing appropriate qualitative research method for the problem Qualitative data collection techniques Interpretation of qualitative findings Reporting of qualitative research The future of qualitative research in Sport Sciences