Three methodological strategies to approach the movement in qualitative studies of physical exercise and sport
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This article analyzes some methodological considerations for the study of movement in physical exercise and sport from a qualitative perspective. Most of the activities of human beings in general and, of athletes in particular, are not static, on the contrary, their bodies are in constant movement, but how then to methodologically approach this basic, elemental and complex dimension? To answer this question, three relevant strategies are discussed. First, the importance of observation as a data collection technique. Second, the complexities of trying to verbalize movements. Finally, movement is problematized as an emotional experience.
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