This book offers a conceptual and practical guide to the systematic review process and its
application to sport exercise and physical activity research. It begins by describing what
systematic reviews are and why they assist scientists and practitioners. Providing step-by-step
instructions the author leads readers through the process including generation of suitable
review questions development and implementation of search strategies data extraction and
analysis theoretical interpretation and result dissemination. Conducting Systematic Reviews
in Sport Exercise and Physical Activity clarifies several common misunderstandings including
the difference between qualitative systematic reviews and meta-analyses . Each chapter begins
with a set of learning objectives focused on practical application illustrated with examples
from reviews published within the sport exercise and physical activity fields. Once a reader
has completed all the learning activities along the way they will have designed a systematic
review and have written a protocol ready for registration. The book ends with a collection of
advice from internationally regarded scientists with substantial experience in systematic
reviews.
