ABSTRACT
Case studies are possibly one of the least understood research options in the qualitative research tradition. In this chapter we attempt to address a number of misunderstandings by defining what case studies are (and what they are not!), the different types of case studies typically used in sport and exercise research, while also providing readers with a clear rationale for considering case studies in their research. In addition, the challenges of employing case studies will be discussed critically, and we conclude the chapter with some recommendations for future directions employing case-study research in sport and exercise.
