Designing and Conducting Research in Health and Human Performance, 2nd Edition

“Excellent introductory text that takes the students from the beginning review of literature, through the research design and analysis, all the way through to the final presentation of their results.”- Daniel L. Carl, PhD University of Cincinnati

Tracey D. Matthews is Dean and Professor of the School of Health Professions and Wellness at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL, USA. Previously, she was the Dean of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership at Springfield College, Springfield MA. She has served in many different leadership positions in her discipline. She has presented internationally, nationally, and regionally on topics including assessment, grading, measurement and mixed method research. Dr. Matthews has also served as the statistical and research contributor to over 75 publications in the area of exercise science and physical education.

Kimberly T. Kostelis is Dean and Professor of the School of Education and Professional Studies at Central Connecticut University, New Britain, Connecticut, USA. Dr. Kostelis has served as Research Chair for the Eastern District of SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) America, a member at large for the Eastern District, and Chair for the Measurement and Evaluation Significant Interest Group of SHAPE America, as well as served as section editor in Pedagogy for the Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science journal. Dr. Kostelis has presented nationally and regionally on topics including assessment, grading, and accreditation for teacher education.