Kinesiology

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Benefits of Exercise: The Evidence. (Ref 613.71 F367) New York: Manchester University Press, 1990.
Understanding Fitness: How Exercise Fuels Health and Fights Disease. - Available from ebrary.
Encyclopedia of Sports Science. 2 vol. (Ref 613.71 Z85) New York : Macmillan Library Reference USA, c1997.
Routledge Handbook of Sports Development. (Ref 796.069 H815) New York: Routledge, 2011.
Sports Science Handbook : The Essential Guide to Kinesiology, Sport and Exercise Science. 2 vol. (Ref 613.71 J418) Brentwood, Essex : Multi-Science, c2005.

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Periodicals

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Some select Kinesiology periodicals:

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly	American Journal of Sports Medicine	International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism	Journal of Applied Physiology	Journal of Applied Sport Psychology
Journal of Athletic Training	Journal of Leisure Research	Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport	Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology	Journal of Sport and Social Issues
Journal of Sport Behavior	Journal of Sport Management	Journal of Sports Sciences
Journal of Teaching in Physical Education	Physical Educator	Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Quest	Research Quarterly for Exercise & Sport	Sociology of Sport Journal
Sport Psychologist	Sports Medicine	Strength and Conditioning Journal

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Social Sciences - Recreation and Sports

Health Sciences - Sports Medicine

Saint Mary's College Library owns more than 200 periodicals in the various Kinesiology fields

Organizations & Directories

Sports Market Place. (Ref 796.025 Sp67) Princeton: Sportsguide. Annual. Lists addresses and other information for professional associations, sports leagues, equipment suppliers, promotion services, and media contacts of nearly 100 sports.

AAHPERD-American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

AAPAR-American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation

Amateur Athletic Union

American College of Sports Medicine - Promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

Ameriran Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

American Physical Therapy Association

AASP-Association for Applied Sport Psychology

NASPE. National Association for Sport and Physical Education

NATA-National Athletic Trainer's Association

National Collegiate Athletic Association

NASSH-North American Society for Sport History

NASSM-North American Society for Sport Management

NASSS-North American Society for the Sociology of Sport

Positive Coaching Alliance