Physical Education and Human Performance

The following resources have been compiled by the librarians with specific regard to the fields of Physical Education and Human Performance.

Reference Books

• Berkshire encyclopedia of world sports. 2005. 4 volumes. Ref 796.03 B45L
  Knowledge from sports management, sports science, human movement studies, sport history, and sport sociology synthesized in 450 comprehensive, illustrated articles. Here is full coverage of all the social and human issues in sports that keep talk radio buzzing, the background and low-down for fans and students alike. Coverage begins with sport among prehistoric hunters and gatherers and extends to the global sports industry of the twenty-first century. Key social issues such as doping, racism, sexism, civic life, youth participation, and public policy are amply covered, with all perspectives represented. Global and interdisciplinary coverage.


• Encyclopedia of human nutrition. 2005. 4 volumes. Ref 613.203 En19C
  Nearly 300 articles with concise, up-to-date information are complemented by an award-winning indexing system. Included is expanded coverage of epidemiology of diet-related diseases, functional foods, food safety, clinical nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders.


• Encyclopedia of sports medicine. 2005. Ref 617.1027 En19O
  More than 150 entries describe causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of sports injuries for amateur and professional athletes. he bibliography lists sports-medicine journals and texts as well as a few more popular titles, many dated 2003. Appendixes include safety tips and nutrition for particular sports; common sports injuries; training tips for runners and cyclists; international associations of trainers; and sports-medicine schools, journals, and Web sites.


• International encyclopedia of dance. 2004. 6 volumes. Ref 792.62 In82C
  Content as well as contributors represent a true world view--aspects of dance in more than 100 countries are written about by more than 600 writers representing some 50 nations. Dance as ceremony and ritual in religious as well as social and cultural traditions is covered here, as are the related topics of music, scenic design, dance notation, costumes, aesthetics, and training. Hailed as the greatest, most comprehensive and expansive reference work on dance, this is the ultimate resource for fetting started with research in the field of dance.


• Nutrition and well-being A to Z. 2004. 2 volumes. Ref 613.2 N95
  The food pyramid is clearly explained and food labels are deciphered line by line. Related topics include diseases that are associated with nutrition, such as osteoporosis and rickets, and health organizations. A global perspective is maintained throughout the work, with articles provided on the diets of geographic and ethnic groups worldwide. This is a good overview tool for personalities associated with nutrition, such as early vitamin researcher Casimir Funk and "King of the Road" Howard Deering Johnson. It is also a good source for information on current topics, such as Glycemic index, the potentially deadly Female athlete triad, and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.


• Scribner encyclopedia of American lives: sports figures. 2002. 2 volumes. Ref 796.092 Scr31
  Offers authoritative essays on the lives and achievements of more than 600 athletes, coaches, team owners, sportscasters and writers. Their home run records, longest passes and fastest miles are all here, along with concise descriptions of each subject's childhood, family life, education and rise to fame. Each signed article places its subject in historical context. Photos of most subjects, bibliographies and an index by sport make this set comprehensive and easy to use.


• Encyclopedia of sports science. 1997. 2 volumes. Ref 613.71 En19
  This two volume encyclopedia is a valuable reference tool for researching the science--the physics, the medicine, and so on--involved with the world of sports.


• Fitness and exercise sourcebook. 1996. Ref 613.7 F58H
  Provides basic information about the numerous physical and emotional benefits of exercise and explores the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and athletic performance. Tips about general physical fitness, as well as specific exercises. Issues surrounding exercise in children, adolescents, pregnant women, and seniors are discussed, as are the physical activity needs of people with health conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, and arthritis. Also covers tips for buying exercise equipment.


• Encyclopedia of North American sports. 1992. Ref 796 H52e
  Focuses on the evolution of sports, sports government, administration, and other issues of interest pertaining to sports in North America. Entries are arranged alphabetically and vary in length from 25 to 3000 words. The contents are divided into several broad categories ranging from history, biography, and key events to awards, cities, stadiums, and organizations. Included is an index, bibliography, see also notes, and photographs.


• Sports rules encyclopedia. 1990. Ref 796 Sp67Wh
  A comprehensive source of sports rules, many of which are the "official" set of rules supplied by the governing body for that sport, for the coach or administrator.

Finding Books:

• Online Catalog
  • Find books, as well as a variety of other materials in the TU Libraries.
  • Use the Advanced search option to specify material format, campus, language, and date range.
• WorldCat
  • Listed under Essential Tools.
  • Find books, among other things, to request via Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

Finding Articles:

• SPORTDiscus
  SPORTDiscus with Full Text provides full text for 380 journals starting in 1985. It is an excellent research tool for all areas of sports and sports medicine literature.


• MasterFile Premier
  Provides abstracts and indexing for more than 3,200 periodicals on a variety of subjects, including education. Full-text available online for 1,500 titles, with some dating back to 1990.


• Health Source
  Abstracts and indexing for nearly 520+ titles relating to general health, nutrition, and professional health care. Full-text available online for 240+ titles and nearly 1,000 health-related pamphlets. No full text.


• Medline
  Covers all areas of medicine, including clinical medicine, nursing, sports medicine, nutrition, and more), and provides indexing for 3,500 journals published internationally. Citations from 1965-present, including abstracts since 1975. No full text.

Periodicals (Journals)

• Periodical Title List
  Search by journal title keyword for online full-text journals, and to see what we have in print in the library.


• Click here for a Physical Education subject search in the Periodical List to find out what journals (and how many) we have available both in print and online. Another search like this one might be helpful. This keyword search on "Human Performance" in the subject area could also be useful.

Internet Resources

• Sports research internet resources (ACRL)
  The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) periodically produces lists of librarian-reviewed web sites useful to particular subjects. This link is to the 2007 list of Sports research web sites that will be useful in research.


• Resources for Health and Human Performance (Univ. of Florida)
  Listed under the initial text box of subscription resources are hundreds of related web sites that will provide a vast array of information for your sports and recreation, health and nutrition research.


• Scholarly Sports Sites
  Searchable by index, keyword, and browsing, this collection of web site was developed by librarians at the University of Calgary, Canada to "assist the serious sports researcher, kinesiology librarian, sport information specialist, college/university student and faculty."


• Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Reseach Guide - Web sites
  Very helpful section listing comprehensive web sites on the topic, online journals with some available free back issues, government reports, and job resources.


• Exercise Guidelines for Physical Fitness
  Recommendations by the American College of Sports Medicine for aerobic physical fitness.


• Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
  Facts and information about physical health.

Also try searching Google for "Health human peformance research web sites". Many relevant results can be found there.

Research Tools

• RefWorks
  A citation management program that allows you to collect and organize citations, create bibliographies and works cited pages, and format papers and bibliographies to a specific citation style.


• CREDO Reference (formerly xreferplus)
  A conglomeration of specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias that allows you to search for definitions and encyclopedia articles, as well as develop ideas for expanding or refining a research strategy.

Citation Help

• WorldCat.org
  "Cite this item" within individual item record lists the citation in APA, MLA, Chicago and more.


• Also, contact the Writing Center at writingctr@taylor.edu or visit them on the Portal under the Academics tab.

Product descriptions on this page are incorporated from book reviews and product descriptions from various sources.

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Created by Lana Gottschalk, Reference Librarian

Last revised May 1, 2008

Specific PE/HP Course PDFs

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