The purpose of this study was to explore former NCAA FBS National Champion football coach Phillip Fulmer’s biography to understand how his knowledge and practices were learned from various sociocultural experiences. The participant, Phillip Fulmer, former head football coach of the University of Tennessee (UT; 1992–2008), participated in multiple sports as a youth, played football at UT, and coached for over 30 years. A qualitative case study design with in-depth interviews was used to understand his experiences and developmental path as he learned to coach. The findings reveal four key developmental stages: athlete, graduate assistant, assistant coach, and head coach. Fulmer’s earliest learning experiences would later guide his coaching beliefs, values, and actions.
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Brian T. Gearity, Bettina Callary, and Phillip Fulmer
Landy Di Lu and Kathryn L. Heinze
to examine the activities and tactics of two coalitions of organizations and individuals involved in passing youth sport concussion legislation. A qualitative case study offers a rich, in-depth description of a phenomenon, event, or process in a particular context ( Yin, 2009 ) and, thus, is well
Thomas Gretton, Lindsey Blom, Dorice Hankemeier, and Lawrence Judge
Preperformance routines are microlevel performance processes utilized by athletes to facilitate the attainment of an optimal state and enhance the chance for successful performance. Despite continued examination of these routines, only a small proportion of research has been directed toward the cognitive component of these routines. This study explored the cognitive component of elite high jumpers’ preperformance routines, and specifically the consistency of the cognitive content (i.e., psychological skills and strategies). Data were acquired over an 8-week high-jump season and subjected to inductive thematic analysis. Results revealed the consistent implementation of the cognitive content (e.g., visualization) but an inconsistent design of this content (i.e., the content of the visualization). Furthermore, results underline the critical role of high-jump coaches and an athlete’s need to be adaptable and competent in utilizing various types of preperformance routine. This study offers valuable insight into the complexities and inconsistencies of the cognitive component of high jumpers’ preperformance routines.
Daniel B. Robinson, Lynn Randall, and Joe Barrett
understood by PE teachers, provincial lead PE teachers were invited to participate in a qualitative case study in which they were interviewed about their understanding of physical literacy. This initial exploratory investigation allowed for a consideration of what lead PE teachers think and know about a
Michael A. Hemphill, Yongsun Lee, Sarah Ragab, Jeremy Rinker, and Omari L. Dyson
school. A qualitative case study approach ( Yin, 2003 ) is employed to examine the development of an alternative physical education program through a university–community partnership. Community Partnership and Context This research is situated in what Milner ( 2012 ) classifies as an “urban emergent
Ray N. Fredrick III, Risto Marttinen, Kelly Johnston, and Juana Fernandez
from adult mentors who serve as coaches to facilitate the learning sessions ( Johnston et al., 2019 ). The program ran from May 2019 to March 2020 when Jasmine, the PC volunteer leading the program, had to evacuate due to COVID-19. To examine the research questions, this qualitative case study
Kelsey Saizew, M. Blair Evans, Veronica Allan, and Luc J. Martin
exercise (pp. 103 – 123 ). Routledge . 10.4324/9781315762012 Sparkes , A.C. , & Smith , B. ( 2014 ). Qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, and health: From process to product . Routledge . Stake , R.E. ( 2005 ). Qualitative case studies . In N.K. Denzin & Y.S. Lincoln (Eds
Katherine Raw, Emma Sherry, and Katie Rowe
case study, which draws on evidence from multiyear ethnographic observations, interviews, and document analysis, demonstrates how a hybrid SFD organization, situated within a professional sport context, evolved over time, particularly focusing on complexities and tensions between guiding logics
Matt Hoffmann, Todd Loughead, and Jeffrey Caron
.C. , & Smith , B. ( 2014 ). Qualitative research methods in sport, exercise and health: From process to product . New York, NY : Routledge . Stake , R.E. ( 2005 ). Qualitative case studies . In N.K. Denzin & Y.S. Lincoln (Eds.), The Sage handbook of qualitative research ( 3rd ed. , pp. 443
Julie Minikel-Lacocque
hope their own multiple and subjective truths are voiced and thus become a part of working toward social justice for these and other nonconforming athletes and children. To examine the experiences of the four focal players, their families, and their coaches, I conducted a qualitative case study, a
