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Subject Bibliographer: Jerry Brown, JCK Library 2458 .

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Online Databases


Academic Search Premier :: Multidisciplinary database of scholarly and peer-reviewed journals dating back to 1975

Education: A SAGE Full Text Collection :: Full text collection of education journals

Education Full Text :: Indexes periodicals, yearbooks, and books relating to education. Full text coverage begins in 1996

ERIC :: Abstracts and indexes journal articles and research reports in education, 1966-present

Kinesiology Publications :: M icroform Publications of Human Movement Studies has disseminated graduate research in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, exercise and sport sciences, and sport history since 1949.  JCK Library subscribes to the microfiche collection.  Search the database to find the appropriate document. Pdf files are free; microfiche available in the library.

MEDLINE :: Abstracted articles from 3,500 medical journals, 1993-present

Professional Development Collection :: Full text to over 500 journals for professional educators

SportDiscus :: a comprehensive database covering sport, physical education, exercise, sports medicine, kinesiology, health education, nutrition, recreation, and tourism


Selected Print Journals
Selected Electronic Journals

Coach and athletic director Journal of teaching in physical education

Dance magazine

Measurement in physical education and exercise science
Medicine and science in sports and exercise
Quest (National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education)
Journal of athletic training

Note: This is not an exhaustive journal list. Consult Quest, the online catalog, for additional titles.
Electronic Books


Complete idiot's guide to fitness [electronic resource].
Clarie Walter, Annette Tannander Bank ; [edited by] Amy Zavatto. Indianapolis, IN : Alpha Books, 2000.

Opportunities in sports and fitness careers [electronic resource]/ Ray Heitzmann. Chicago: VGM Career Books, c2003.

Reference Sources


Encyclopedia of exercise, sport and health / Peter Brukner, Karim Khan, , and John Kron. Crow Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin, 2004. REF GV567 B78 2004

The encyclopedia of twentieth-century athletes / Mike McGovern. New York : Facts on File, c2001. REF GV697 A1 M355 2001

Quick reference dictionary for athletic training / Julie N. Bernier.Thorofare, NJ : Slack, c2002. REF RC1206 B475 2002.

Links


AAHPERD: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Adapted Physical Education National Standards-APENS. Addresses issues concerning standards for adapted physical education (for individuals with disabilities)

American College of Sports Medicine
Information on health and fitness, ACSM certification, and meetings

National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE):  a nonprofit professional organization comprised of individuals engaged  in the study of human movement and the delivery of sport and physical activity programs.  Educating the American public about the importance of physical education for all children and youth is a primary focus.

National Athletic Trainers' Association

National Strength and Conditioning Association
Educational organization that provides resources and opportunities for professionals in strength and conditioning and related fields

P. E. Central
Information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children.  Includes links to articles and lesson plans

Physical Education Lesson Plan Page
This page is dedicated to providing a space for physical educators to share lesson ideas

Scholarly Sport Sites
This subject directory has links to websites serving sport researchers and information specialists.

Starting Your Research in Physical Education
From Washington State University, this research-based site gives tips on where to look for information on physical education including websites, books, and journals.

 


 

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