SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
INDEXES AND DATABASES
EDUCATION INDEX (1929-) A cumulative index to educational publications in the English language.
GENERAL SCIENCE INDEX (1978-) Includes indexing of biology, medicine, health and physiology.
READER’S GUIDE TO PERIODICAL LITERATURE (1890-) Provides subject and author access to general interest periodicals.
More sports and physical education related periodical and journal articles may be found in databases available on the HCCC Library website such as Expanded Academic ASAP, WilsonSelect, Ebsco and Science Direct
PERIODICALS
COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR (1996-) A journal for coaches of academic sports, primarily baseball, basketball, football, track and field.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE (1982-) A professional journal with well-documented articles on current issues in physical education.
JUCO REVIEW: THE OFFICIAL NJCAA MAGAZINE (1986-) Official journal of the National Junior College Athletic Assn reports all division scores in interscholastic competition.
PARKS AND RECREATION (1967-) Management and programming of recreational areas and facilities.
PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE (1986-) The medical aspects of sports, including diet, nutrition and the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries.
See also: BACKPACKER, LACROSSE MAGAZINE, OUTDOOR LIFE, SKI, SOCCER AMERICA, SPORTING NEWS, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, TENNIS, and WRESTLING USA.
RESOURCE BOOKS
Encyclopedia of Sports Science. Ref. GV558 .E53 1997. Sports and the body: the physics of sports and how the human body functions when participating in sports.
Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America. Ref. GV709 .E53 1998. Useful and accurate information about the history and culture of women’s sports.
Great Athletes. Ref.GV697.A1G68 2002 (8 vol) Lives, sports, careers, and unique achievements of 1,058 athletes.
Law of Professional and Amateur Sports. Ref. KF3989 .L38 1991. Agents and lawyers, sports contracts, eligibility, injuries, violence, endorsements, injuries and league operations as pertaining to teams and athletes.
Sports: the Complete Visual Reference. Ref. GV704 .S663 2000. More than 120 sports described and explained with illustrations.
Unique Games and Sports around the World. Ref. GV1201.38 .U55 2001. Introduction to the importance of games and sports to different cultures.
For more titles search the HCCC online catalog using related headings such as
athletes, sportsmanship, coaching, physical fitness, or sports by name, i.e. volleyball, skiing, swimming, etc.
INTERNET RESOURCES
“The Ultimate Web Site for Health and Physical Education Teachers” provides up-to-date information about contemporary, developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance promotes healthy lifestyles through its programs
Women's Sports Foundation aims to ensure equal access to participation and leadership opportunities for women in sports and fitness.
American Council on Exercise educates and certifies trainers and guards against unsafe products and instruction.
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