Research Methods in the Dance Sciences

A comprehensive guide to conducting empirical research in dance



Research
Methods in the Dance Sciences introduces
concepts and practices that support effective, empirical research in the dance
sciences, including medical science. A valuable new resource for this growing
field, this book provides foundational knowledge for anyone who wants to
understand, apply, and conduct research with dancers and proposes ways to
facilitate more collaboration between the many disciplines that often overlap
in this area.

In this volume,
pioneers of dance medicine and science guide readers through the stages of the
research process. They address topics such as choosing a research question,
writing a literature review, developing a framework and methodology,
influencing the field, and progressing in a research career. Offering
dance-specific examples as illustrations, this volume provides clear and
instructive strategies for developing a solid repertoire of research skills to
examine dance and movement-centered activities. It is ideal for practicing and
aspiring dancers, teachers, and clinicians in fields including exercise
physiology, motor learning, behavioral sciences, food sciences, medicine,
psychology, and somatics who are interested in dance science research.