ABSTRACT
Aims of the chapter 168
Introduction 168
Key applications to exercise and sport 169
Writing style 169
Sections of a scientific report 170
Writing the abstract 171
Writing the introduction 172
Writing the review of literature 173
Writing the methods 175
Writing the results 179
Writing the discussion 184
Writing the conclusion 184
Producing the references 185
Application of science to exercise and sport 186
Application one 186
Application two 186
Self-test 187
Conclusion 187
CHAPTER CONTENTS
AIMS OF THE CHAPTER
This chapter aims to provide an understanding of the importance and practicalities of report writing for the study of exercise and sport. After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
n Adopt a scientific approach to report writing in exercise and sport. n Identify the various sections which make up a scientific report. n Outline the content of each section of a scientific report. n Apply scientific report writing skills to the study of exercise and sport.
