Kinesiology

Below, you will find links to databases to find articles for your paper. Most of them will be full text. If not, please use Interlibrary Loan. If you find a citation to an article but we do not own the journal it appears in, submit an Interlibrary loan request. We will get a copy of the article for you and send it to you via email.

SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
A key resource for kinesiology, physical education and sports majors –it contains articles and books from sports related fields that cannot be found elsewhere.
Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Collection This link opens in a new window
Covering a wide spectrum of topics, including proven treatment techniques, experimental research theses, and applications for specific sports.
PubMed This link opens in a new window
Useful for upper level classes in health and medicine. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and from publisher web sites. Articles may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
Multidisciplinary research in science, education, social science, business, engineering and technology, mathematics, medicine, psychology, and biotechnology journals from 1995 to the present.
ProQuest This link opens in a new window
Searches many different collections at once and covers a wide range of subjects. Includes newspapers, magazines, journals, trade publications, reports and blogs. Includes JOPERD – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (1988-present).
Health Reference Center Academic This link opens in a new window
A great place for beginning medical researchers to start - Access to nursing and allied health journals and personal health information sources. Includes case studies (case reports) and topical overviews.

PE Central

Premier site for health & physical education teachers

SHAPE America
SHAPE America is the largest organization of professionals involved in physical education, physical activity, dance, school health and sport--all specialties related to achieving an active, healthy lifestyle
ACSM
American College of Sports Medicine
NSCA
The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning
NATA
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession.
NIH
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services External Web Site Policy , is the nation’s medical research agency—making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.

Getting Started

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Great for background information - A collection of reference books (i.e. encyclopedias) available online. Titles in Business, Education, Environment, History, Law, Medicine, Religion, Science and Social Science.

SUMMON - searches it all, all at once
Books, articles, DVDs, online videos.
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Kinesiology: Athletic Training, Health and Wellness, Physical Education and Sports Studies: Kinesiology

Kinesiology