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KINESIOLOGY: Research Guide | Get Started

Resource suggestions and search tips for research in kinesiology.

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Reference sources - great for getting started

Reference sources can be a great starting point for research. Reference sources typically provide definitions, give topic overviews, and explain theories. They can also point to additional readings and scholarship. Examples of reference sources include: dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, guidebooks, manuals, and textbooks. 

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Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy

Includes full-body anatomy illustrations, annotated anatomical illustrations for all exercises, photographs of exercises, and concise step-by-step instructions and guidance. 613.71 L622e

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The Encyclopedia of Exercise, Sport and Health

A comprehensive A-Z guide, with entries on: fitness, training, nutrition, psychology, prevention, injuries, illness, alternative therapies, diagnosis and treatment. REF 796.03 B834e

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Key Concepts in Sport & Exercise Sciences

Provides students and scholars with a fail-safe guide to the key concepts in the field of Sport and Exercise Science. ebook

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Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Entries explore the theory, research, and application of psychology as it relates to sport and fitness. REF 796.03 En192

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Quick Reference Dictionary for Athletic Training

An essential companion for students and professionals in athletic training. REF 617.1027 B457q

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Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy

Provides a magnitude of terms, definitions, guidelines, and references essential to the field. REF 615.82 Q401

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Laboratory Manual for Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy

Everything you need to build a solid foundation in the terminology, principles, and application of anatomy. ebook