Research in Physical Education

1. RESEARCH PROCESS IN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Speaker
Dr.SANJAY KUMAR SAHU.
Principal
Dr.MMR College of Physical Education, Choutuppal.

2. Introduction to Research
 Searching the solution to the problem = Research
 Research- searching for new things.
 An attitude of enquiry.
 Systematic scholarly application of scientific
methods.
 Systematic solution of problem
 Honest, intelligent and exhaustive search for facts
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3. Meaning of Research
 Research In common parlance refer to a search for
knowledge.
 The dictionary meaning of the term research is
“scientific investigation to get new information”
 Research = Re +Search
 Re means again and search means to find out
something.
 The function of research is to add new knowledge to
the existing store.
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4. Definitions
 “Research is a more systematic activity directed towards
discovery and development of an organized body of
knowledge” - John W. Best
 “Research is a systematic search for finding the solutions to
questions and problems in an orderly and logical way” -
Rusk
 “Research is an endeavour to discover, develop and verify
knowledge”–J.F.Runnel
 “Research may be defined as the systematic and objective
analysis and recording of controlled observation that may
lead to the development of generation, principle, theories
resulting in prediction” – Harrison Clark Dr.Sanjay kumar Sahu

5. Sports research is a systematic,
scientific investigation to gain specific
sports knowledge about sports
performance and there problem in a
sports situation.
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6. Nature and characteristics of Research
A good Research should be
 Scientific
 Systematic
 verifiable
 Purposeful
 Meaningful
 Objective
 Qualitative
 Logical
 Standard
 Patient
 courage
 Honest
 Perfect
 Inter disciplinary approach
 Significant contribution
 Record and reported
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7. Scope of Research in Physical Education
 Exercise Physiology
 Sports psychology
 Sports sociology
 Sports medicine
 Sports physiotherapy
 Body Mechanics
 Training methods
 Indigenous activities
 Adoptive Physical Education
 Growth Studies
 Motor learning
 Women sports
 Sports facilities
 Laboratories of Physical Education
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8. Need and Importance of Research
 Physical Education as a scientific discipline
has come of age.
 It is heartening to note that research
processes and procedure are being given an
important place in curricula of postgraduate
course.
 Research is a doing phenomenon, Physical
Education and coaches must, therefore, be
made to develop research temperament.
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9. Research in sports
kabaddi mats
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10. THANK YOU
Dr.Sanjay kumar Sahu