RDP Library: Kinesiology: Finding Sources

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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 In particular, for resources about persons and groups, this language is often outdated and harmful.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

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SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
This is an international database containing information on sports medicine, exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology, training techniques, coaching and physical education and much more.
It contains over 230 full text journals, and offers comprehensive, bibliographic coverage of sport, fitness and related disciplines.
MEDLINE This link opens in a new window
This bibliographic database contains references to articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine.
APA PsycInfo This link opens in a new window
This database covers the international literature in psychology. Formats covered include journal articles, book chapters, dissertations and technical reports.
Includes medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, and linguistics.
Alt HealthWatch This link opens in a new window
This database focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
This database 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
This database is a comprehensive, high quality sociology research database that includes selected journals, monographs and conference papers.

PubMed
This 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 Subset
Search within journals marked with the OA symbol in the "Free Access" column for freely available articles.

Scopus This link opens in a new window
This database combines comprehensive abstracts and citations with enriched data and linked scholarly literature across a wide variety of disciplines.

Google Scholar
Google 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
This database offers access to the most complete resource of medical terms, definitions, abbreviations and symbols.
Contains Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, Stedman’s Health Professions & Nursing Dictionary, Stedman’s Dental Dictionary,
Stedman’s Pocket Medical Dictionary, Stedman’s Abbreviations, Acronyms & Symbols, as well as Anatomical plates, videos , and many additional references.

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."
Gray's Anatomy : The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice.
CALL NUMBER: QM 23.2 G73 2005 (in Reserve collection at the Library Desk)
Designed for clinicians, organized by body region instead of body system, with nearly 2000 photos and illustrations.

Muscle Physiology
Access research, articles and movies on some of the important aspects of the neuromuscular system, including development, structure and biomechanics.

Key Concepts in Sports Studies
Stimulating and practical student guide to the key concepts in the increasingly popular field of sports studies.
Sports: The Complete Visual Reference
CALL NUMBER: GV 704 S663 2000
Contains detailed colour illustrations of the workings of over 120 sports. Includes historical information and training techniques.

Canadian Paralympic FUNdamentals Resource
Designed to help educators promote physical literacy and to encourage the inclusion of children with impairments into sports activities at school alongside able-bodied children.

Adapted Physical Activity by Robert D. Steadward (Editor); Garry D. Wheeler (Editor); E. Jane Watkinson (Editor)
Call Number: GV 482.7 A337 2003
Based 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 Activities by Pattie Rouse
Call Number: GV 445 R687 2004
The games and activities range from low to high organization, from teacher directed to community based.
Different Speeds and Different Needs by Gary Barber
Call Number: GV 443 B339 2010
This 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.

Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport by Melvin H. Williams
Call Number: QP 141 W555 2007
Provides 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 Brian J. Sharkey; Steven E. Gaskill
Call Number: RA 781 S537 2007
The 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.
A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
Contains over 6,150 entries covering all aspects of food and nutrition, diet and health.
Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise
Covers all matters relating to diet and exercise.

Applied Sport Psychology by Jean M. Williams
Call Number: GV 706.4 A67 2006
Introduces the reader to the strategies and techniques used by coaches and sport psychologists to cultivate peak performance and personal growth.
Sport Psychology for Coaches by Damon Burton; Thomas D. Raedeke
Call Number: GV 706.4 B878 2008
Provides information that coaches need to help athletes build mental toughness and achieve excellence in sport and in life.

Indigenous Resources

Indigenous Resources Guide
This guide will help you find information relevant to Indigenous topics in Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Métis ancestral lands.

Find Streaming Videos

Criterion-On-Demand This link opens in a new window
This digital film platform provides access to educationally relevant feature films, including classics, documentaries, animated titles, independent and foreign films.

Curio.ca
This streaming video collection features programs & teacher resource guides curated to support provincial K-12 curricula and post-secondary courses. Primary-source content in English and in French.
Films on Demand
This collection contains instructional and educational streaming videos in a wide range of subject areas. Includes performance rights for classroom use.
Kanopy
This collection of films ranges from documentaries, indie and foreign films, to must-see classics and blockbuster movies. A small selection has been purchased for use by RDP students, faculty, and staff.
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Access documentaries, animations, experimental films & alternative dramas on NFB. Public performance rights for classroom use included.
Videatives Streaming Service
This streaming video service provides text & video clips demonstrating children in action by capturing the details of what children know & how teachers can build from children's knowledge.
A-Z List of Streaming Video Collections
Access to all RDP Library Streaming Video Collections (including Curio.ca, Films on Demand, NFB, Kanopy, Videatives)

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A-Z List of Databases
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Interlibrary Loans & Other Libraries

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Red Deer Public Library
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