Physical Education and Sports Medicine Databases

Academic Search Premier
Indexes journals and magazines covering the social sciences, humanities, general science, multi-cultural studies, education and more. Many of the articles are available full text.

ERIC
Includes Current Journals in Education (CIJE) and Resources in Education (RIE).  Full text RIE reports are available from 1993 to the present.

Kraus Curriculum Library
A database for curricula, frameworks, and standards in Pre-K -- 12 and Adult  Basic Education.

Professional Development Collection
Provides a highly specialized collection of over 500 journals for education professionals.  Full text information in the Professional Development Collection dates as far back as 1965.

SportDiscus
The most comprehensive database of sports and fitness information, this database includes records from journals, books, conference proceedings, etc.

Print Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, & Handbooks

Search the Library Catalog (CONSULS)

Note: REF = Reference Dept. – Third Floor

International Encyclopedia of Dance: a Project of Dance Perspectives Foundation, Inc
(REF GV 1585 1586 2004)
New York : Oxford University Press, 2004

Introduction to Athletic Training (REF RC1210 H49 )
Champaign, ILL: Human Kinetics, 2005

Sport Science Handbook  The Essential Guide to Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Science
(REF GV5588 J46 2005)
Brentwood, Essex : Multi-Science, c2005

Women’s Sports Encyclopedia (REF GV709 W589)
New York: Holt, 1997

Physical Education and Health Websites

PE Central – information, resources, lesson ideas for physical education and health
http://pecentral.com/

The Awesome Library – a web portal offering links on many different topics including Health and Physical Education
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/

The Educator’s Reference Desk (lesson plans)
http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/index.shtml

http://www.pelinks4u.org/ -promotes active and health lifestyles

Centers For Disease Control Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/

American Heart Association Exercise and Fitness
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200013

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
http://www.aahperd.org/