Getting StartedHealth Fitness Research Guide
| Articles and Databases | Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers |
| Books and E-Books | Websites |
| Professional Organizations | Ask a Librarian |
| Related Guides |
Articles and Databases
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
- You can find magazines in the campus libraries by searching the Journal Search or the Library Catalog.
- Search the Journal Search for additional electronic versions of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Examples of magazines that you may find:
- ACSM Health & Fitness
- IDEA Fitness Journal
- Personal Fitness Professional
Books and Ebooks
Search tips:
- Log in to ebooks with the same information you use to log into your school email.
Examples of e-books you'll find in the Library catalog:
- Bean, A. (2007). Food for fitness. Array London: A. & C. Black. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Breinbauer, C. & Maddaleno H., M. (2005). Youth choices and change : Promoting healthy behaviors in adolescents. Washington, D.C.: PAHO. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Leddy, S. (2006). Health promotion: mobilizing strengths to enhance health, wellness, and well-being. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- Levangie, P. K. & Norkin, C. C. (2005). Joint structure and function: a comprehensive analysis. 4th ed. [Ebrary version]. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Co. Retrieved from Ebrary.
- Miller, C. A. (2008). Nurse's toolbook for promoting wellness. New York: McGraw-Hill Medical. Retrieved from NetLibrary.
- and more!
Websites
We recommend websites such as:
- Medline Plus Sports Fitness: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sportsfitness.html
- The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: http://www.fitness.gov/
- The Virtual Body: http://medtropolis.com/vbody.asp
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for health fitness topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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Professional Organizations
- HFPA Health and Fitness Professionals Association http://www.hfpa.co.za/
- IDEA Health & Fitness Association http://www.ideafit.com/
- American Fitness Professionals and Associates http://www.afpafitness.com/
- MORE! Take a look at GEN Library's Delicious Links for health fitness professional associations and organizations
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.
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Tuesday March 13, 2012