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Acknowledgement of Problematic Subject Headings
Red Deer Polytechnic Library recognizes that our catalogue and resource descriptions contain language that reflects the biases, norms, and perspectives of the time in which they were created. In particular, for resources about persons and groups, this language is often outdated and harmful. These descriptions also incorporate controlled vocabularies, such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings, which include some headings (e.g., Indians of North America), that are offensive or inappropriate. We use international standards for description, but support and actively participate in efforts to update and change these practices as we strive for descriptions that are inclusive, respectful, and do not cause harm. We acknowledge the critical importance of community consultation in these efforts, and as residents on Treaty 7 and Treaty 6 territories and Métis Region 3 we commit to working together with our local communities to make these changes.
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Key Kinesiology Resources
- SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
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An international database containing information on sports medicine, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, training techniques, coaching, and physical education.
- MEDLINE This link opens in a new window
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This bibliographic database contains references to articles in the life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine.
- APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
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Covers the international literature in psychology, including journal articles, book chapters, dissertations, and technical reports.
- Alt HealthWatch This link opens in a new window
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A full-text alternative health database, focusing on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
- ERIC This link opens in a new window
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Covers all aspects of education from preschool to post-secondary, as well as adult education.
- SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
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A comprehensive sociology research database that includes journals, monographs, and conference papers.
- PubMedThis database contains biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher websites.
- PubMed Central (PMC) Open-Access SubsetSearch within journals marked with the OA symbol in the "Free Access" column for freely available articles.
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
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This database combines comprehensive abstracts and citations with enriched data and linked scholarly literature across a wide variety of disciplines.
- Google ScholarGoogle Scholar searches for academic literature, and is especially useful for tracking down articles from citations. On-campus, articles available through RDP Library will show a Request this item @ RDP link. Off-campus, set this functionality by going to Scholar's Settings --> Library Links and searching for Red Deer Polytechnic.
- Stedman's Online This link opens in a new window
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A complete resource of medical terms, definitions, abbreviations, and symbols.
Anatomy - an Essential TextbookCall Number: QM 23.2 G55 2021"The definitive resource for learning challenging anatomy."
Gray's Anatomy : The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice.Call Number: RESERVE QM 23.2 G73 2005Designed for clinicians, organized by body region instead of body system, with nearly 2000 photos and illustrations.
Human Body Book: An Illustrated Guide to Its Structure, Function and Disorders"Revealing and detailing all aspects of the body, from the secrets of DNA to the functions of every major body system."
- JoVE Core Anatomy & Physiology"Showcases the anatomical and physiological details of the human body in comprehensive, clear, and engaging video animations."
- Muscle PhysiologyAccess research, articles and movies on some of the important aspects of the neuromuscular system, including development, structure and biomechanics.
Key Concepts in Sports StudiesStimulating and practical student guide to the key concepts in the increasingly popular field of sports studies.
Children, Young People and Sport: Studies on Experience and Meaning"Redresses a pressing need for us to understand the motivations of children and young people in playing sport, what it means to them, and how it fits into their everyday lives."
Sports: The Complete Visual ReferenceCall Number: GV 704 S663 2000Contains detailed colour illustrations of the workings of over 120 sports. Includes historical information and training techniques.
Adapted Physical ActivityCall Number: GV 482.7 A337 2003Based on a core theme of "inclusion", this text examines the spectrum of adapted physical activity from school, community, and international disability sports perspectives.
Adapted Games and ActivitiesCall Number: GV 445 R687 2004The games and activities range from low to high organization, from teacher directed to community based.
Different Speeds and Different NeedsCall Number: GV 443 B339 2010This comprehensive guide shows K-12 teachers and coaches how to establish, revamp, and sustain inclusive sports programs that benefit students with a wide range of special needs and challenges.
William's Nutrition for Health, Fitness and SportCall Number: QP 141 W55 2020Provides the reader with coverage of the role nutrition plays in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. This work incorporates research and practical activities.
Fitness and Health by Call Number: RA 781 S537 2007The book clearly explains how the body responds to physical activity, why physical activity is so beneficial to health, and the way in which physical activity enhances fitness.
From Famine to Fast Food"Country-specific information on how diet, food security, and concepts of health critically impact the well-being of the world's population."
Applied Sport PsychologyCall Number: GV 706.4 A67 2006Introduces the reader to the strategies and techniques used by coaches and sport psychologists to cultivate peak performance and personal growth.
Sport Psychology for CoachesCall Number: GV 706.4 B878 2008Provides information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence in sport and in life.
Studies in Sports Coaching"Offers a critical deconstruction of coaching as a socio-pedagogic endeavour, before presenting a subsequent reconstruction of how it can be done better."
Indigenous Resources
- Indigenous Resources GuideThis guide will help you find information relevant to Indigenous topics in Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Métis ancestral lands.
Find Streaming Videos
- Academic Video Online
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This video collection of documentaries, films, demonstrations and more, spans subject areas like anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, etc.
- Criterion-On-Demand This link opens in a new window
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Access to educationally relevant feature films, including classics, documentaries, animated titles, independent films, and foreign films.
- Curio This link opens in a new window
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This streaming video collection features programs and teacher resource guides supporting K-12 and post-secondary courses. Includes News in Review, a current-events series. Contains English and French primary sources.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
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Instructional and educational streaming videos in a wide range of subject areas. Includes performance rights for classroom use.
- Kanopy This link opens in a new window
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A film collection which includes documentaries, indie and foreign films, classics, and blockbuster movies. A small selection has been purchased for use by RDP students, faculty, and staff. Faculty can request films by contacting their Subject Librarian.
- National Film Board of Canada This link opens in a new window
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This collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films, and alternative dramas. Public performance rights for classroom use included.
- Videatives Streaming Service This link opens in a new window
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This streaming video collection includes text and video clips demonstrating children in action by capturing the details of what children know and how teachers can build from children's knowledge.
- A-Z List of Streaming Video CollectionsAccess to all RDP Library Streaming Video Collections (including Curio.ca, Films on Demand, NFB, Kanopy, Videatives)
Find Databases & Journals by Title
- A-Z List of DatabasesA complete listing of databases, electronic resources, and streaming video collections licensed for use by Red Deer Polytechnic students, faculty, and staff.
- Find a Journal by TitleFind out if the Library has access to a specific journal.
Interlibrary Loans & Other Libraries
RDP Library can bring in items from libraries across North America for you. Use your Library Barcode Number and NEOS PIN for requests.
- Interlibrary Loan RequestsRequest articles, books, and multimedia items that are not held at Red Deer Polytechnic Library or at a NEOS Library. Log in here to check the status of a previous request.
- Red Deer Public LibraryStudents, use your iCard at Red Deer Public Library (RDPL).
Use your Library Barcode Number and NEOS PIN
to request items from other libraries
Off-Campus Access
Use your RDP email and password to access databases and e-resources off-campus. Learn about your RDP email and password.
Note that your RDP email requires multi-factor authentication (MFA). Learn about MFA.
