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Writing High-Quality Case Studies in Sport Science
Iñigo Mujika1,2, Daichi Yamashita3, Guro Strøm Solli4
1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain.
Summary
High-quality case studies in sport science offer original insights and rigorous methods. They bridge the gap between research and practice, enhancing evidence-based training strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sport Physiology
- Sport Performance
- Scientific Methodology
Background:
- Sport-physiology research commonly uses group designs.
- Case studies offer an alternative approach to understanding sport performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight key elements of high-quality case studies in sport science.
- To provide guidelines for authors and readers of the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
- To propose four essential components for robust case study research.
Main Methods:
- Case studies should address novel issues with a clear purpose.
- Rigorous methodology includes careful participant selection and diverse data collection (interviews, physiological tests, training data).
- Data analysis must explicitly address factors influencing performance changes.
Main Results:
- High-quality case studies can provide relevant and original insights.
- Well-structured case studies engage both academic and practical audiences.
- Collaboration between researchers and practitioners is vital for data-driven decisions.
Conclusions:
- Case studies, despite their position in the evidence hierarchy, can significantly bridge the research-practice gap.
- Effective case studies enhance evidence-based training strategies.
- Strategic sharing of findings amplifies the real-world impact of sport science.
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