Research Methods in the Dance Sciences

Research Methods in the Dance Sciences provides a comprehensive guide to conducting empirical research in dance, including medical science. It is a valuable resource 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.

Format: Hardback
Length: 418 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: University Press of Florida

Research Methods in the Dance Sciences is a comprehensive guide to conducting empirical research in the field of dance, encompassing medical science. This invaluable resource is a valuable addition to the growing field, providing foundational knowledge for individuals interested in understanding, applying, and conducting research with dancers. The book aims to foster collaboration between the various disciplines that often overlap in this area and proposes strategies to enhance communication and cooperation among researchers.

The volume is authored by pioneers in dance medicine and science, who guide readers through the various stages of the research process. These stages include selecting a research question, conducting a literature review, developing a framework and methodology, influencing the field, and advancing in a research career. Throughout the book, dance-specific examples are provided to illustrate the concepts and strategies discussed.

By offering clear and instructive guidance, this volume equips practicing and aspiring dancers, teachers, and clinicians in fields such as exercise physiology, motor learning, behavioral sciences, food sciences, medicine, psychology, and somatics with the necessary skills to examine dance and movement-centered activities through empirical research. It serves as a valuable resource for those who are interested in advancing the understanding and application of dance science in their respective fields.

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780813069548