Stepping Off the Map: An Invitation to Post-Qualitative Inquiry

In this opening chapter, readers are introduced to post-qualitative inquiry, which challenges the confines of traditional research methodologies. The chapter provides an accessible overview of the key characteristics of post-qualitative inquiry, emphasising its departure from conventional qualitative and quantitative approaches. Through relatable examples, readers gain an understanding of how post-qualitative research embraces complexity, dynamic perspectives, and innovative forms of inquiry within the field of sport, health, and physical education.