1. Chapter 12: Sociohistorical Process in Sport Studies
SFM 651:
Research Methods
Dr. Johnson

2. “the past can never be precisely replicated…
“the past can never be precisely replicated….reconstructed on the basis of evidence which has been selected from pre-supposition”
Marvin Eyler 1974

3. Sport History Became huge in the 1970’s
Lots of excitement and studies done
Classes created
Articles published
Has gotten less interest in recent years
In order to know WHY, we need to know HOW

4. Sources Primary Secondary
Created or witnessed by someone directly associated with the topic
Secondary
Written by people not associated with topic

5. Topics See chapter for ideas 235 (bottom) and 236 (top)
Usually asking (and answering) and specific question about the past.
235 (bottom) and 236 (top)

6. Design Descriptive history Analytical history What happened
Complexity of relationships and how and why sport developed the way it did

7. Collecting evidence Primary sources First hand accounts
Documentation of events
Technology has helped with sources

8. Data Analysis Criticism How authentic is the source (external)
What bias was part of the source (internal)
Covered by a home team reporter?
Lack of full information
Don’t want to cover certain parts

9. Findings Must be logical No specific rules or requirements
Much like a qualitative study
Tell a story