Doing qualitative data analysis

Ives, Ben; Clayton, Ben; Gale, Laura; Holdom, Thalia; Nichol, Adam

Abstract

This chapter discusses how to analyse, make sense of, and write up qualitative data in sport coaching research. It starts by introducing qualitative data analysis, its overarching goal, and different forms of analysis used in sport coaching research. The main body of the chapter provides a series of guiding principles designed to assist sport coaching researchers with the practical ‘doing’ of qualitative data analysis. This is followed by author reflections and key learnings on writing (up) as an integral method of analysis. The chapter concludes with critical questions to help readers take up and practise the activities discussed.

Citation

Ives, B., Clayton, B., Gale, L., Holdom, T., & Nichol, A. (2025). Doing qualitative data analysis. In L. Nelson, R. Groom, & P. Potrac (Eds.), Research Methods in Sports Coaching (245-253). (2nd edition). Taylor & Francis (Routledge). https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003381891-30

• Online Publication Date: Jan 23, 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Deposit Date: Nov 26, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 24, 2026
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Pages: 245-253
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Book Title: Research Methods in Sports Coaching
• Chapter Number: 24
• ISBN: 9781003381891
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003381891-30
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4927334