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Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies. Edited by
Roger Bartlett, Chris Gratton, Christer G. Rolf. New York : Routledge,
2006.
(REF GV567 .E486 2006)
A 3-volume set providing comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the
science, social science, and medicine of sport. Alphabetically organized
topics consist of: principal entries of 3000 words covering disciplinary
areas, e.g. sports economics, sports history; large informational entries
of 1200 words on broad topics, e.g. resistance training, diagnosis of sports
injuries; medium informational entries of 600 words on more specific topics,
e.g. cross training, projectile motion; small entries of 300 words comprising
entries on narrower topics and small overviews, e.g. metabolism, overview,
motivation, overview, muscle tension length relationship, etc..
The International Dictionary of Sports and Games. J.A. Cuddon.
New York: Schocken Books, 1979.
(REF GV567 C8)
This one volume work is arranged alphabetically. For specific sport
or game it includes a historical summary, information about notable players,
synopsis of the rules and some account of how the sport or game is played.
There are also entries for terms relating to different sports and games.
Encyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the Present.
Ed. by David Levinson and Karen Christensen. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 1996.
(REF GV567 E56 1996)
This three volume set provides lengthy articles covering the origins,
development and practice of some 300 sports. Also included are articles
on the sociological and scholarly aspects of sport. Entries give brief
bibliographies for further reading on each topic.
The Encyclopedia of North American Sports History. 2nd ed. Ed.
by Ralph Hickok. New York: Facts on File, 2002.
(REF GV567 H518 2002)
This reference volume is "…designed to provide fast, easy access to
a wide variety of information about the history of North American sports."
Entries are alphabetically arranged, and the short articles focus on "the
evolution of sports and of sports government and administration…" The volume
includes a brief bibliography and an index.
Fun and games in twentieth-century America : a historical guide to
leisure, by Ralph G. Giordano.Westport : Greenwood Press, 2003.
REF GV 53 .G56 2003
Chronologically organized, this resource covers the most popular games,
sports, and hobbies of social groups ranging from the working class to
the wealthy, along with their importance in American history.
The Encyclopedia of Sports Science. Ed. by John Zumerchik. New
York: Macmillan Reference, 1997. (REF GV558 E53
1997)
A two volume set. The first part (all of volume 1 and part of volume
2) focuses on Sports, covering the physics of specific sports (e.g.
Golf), or subjects common to several sports (e.g. Catching Skills). The
second part, Body, covers the physiology of sport including specific
parts of the body and the effects of different activities.
Encyclopedia of recreation and leisure in America. Edited by
Gary S. Cross. Farmington Hills, MI : Charles Scribner's Sons, 2004.
(REF GV 53 .E53 2004)
The two-volume set provides a comprehensive survey of these recreation
and leisure from the Colonial era to the present. It examines how the pursuit
of leisure has changed over time, reflecting shifting social, cultural,
political and economic trends in the United States. Particular attention
is paid to how leisure activities have varied by region, class, ethnicity,
gender and age.
Sport in American culture : from Ali to X-games. Joyce D. Duncan.
Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2004.
(REF GV 706.2 .D86 2004)
A unique exploration of the cultural impact of sport on American society,
including lifestyles, language, and thinking.
Berkshire Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports. Edited by Douglas Booth
and Holly Thorpe. Great Barrington, MA: Berkshire Pub. Group, c2007.
(REF GV749.7 .B47 2007)
A comprehensive dissection of the emerging phenomenon of extreme sports,
its characteristics, philosophy, ideology, functions, history and future.
The 100+ articles, biographies, and sidebars provide context for risk
from a number of disciplinary perspectives including history, sociology,
psychology, theology and physiology.
The Book of Rules: A Visual Guide to the Laws of Every Commonly Played
Sport and Game. Ed. by Mark Paluch. New York: Checkmark Books, 1998.
(REF GV731 B56 1998)
An illustrated guide to the rules of the 30 most popular games and
sports plus track and field events.
Professional Sports Statistics: A North American Team-by-Team, and
Major Non-Team Events, Year-by-Year Reference, 1876 through 1996. K.
Michael Gaschnitz. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 1997.
(REF GV581 G37 1997)
Statistics on major professional sports in North America from 1876
through 1996. Section one includes yearly standings of the different leagues.
Section two provides historical information on professional teams.
Sports, Exercise and Fitness: a guide to reference and information
sources, by Mary Beth Allen. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2005.
(REF GV 704 A55 2005)
Describes and evaluates over 1,000 information sources on the complete
spectrum of sports: from basketball, football, and hockey to figure skating,
table tennis, and weight training. Chapters are organized thematically,
according to broad- type aquatic sports, nautical sports, precision and
accuracy, racket sports, ice and snow sports, ball sports, cycling, and
so on, with subcategories for such individual sports as soccer, golf, and
yoga. Within these categories, works are further organized by type: reference,
instructional, and Web sites.
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A Dictionary of Sports Injuries and Disorders. Ed. by O. Potparic
and J. Gibson. New York: Parthenon Publishing Group, 1996.
(REF RC1206 P68 1996)
Provides overviews of injuries and disorders arising from sports. Includes
definitions for each injury and disorder. Highly technical terminology,
a standard dictionary may be needed for clarification of some terms.
Sports injuries sourcebook : basic consumer health information about
sprains and strains, fractures, growth plate injuries, overtraining injuries,
and injuries to the head, face, shoulders, elbows, hands, spinal
column, knees, ankles, and feet,.3rd editiion. Edited by Sandra J.
Judd.. Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2007. (REF RD97 S736
2007)
Describes the causes, treatment, and rehabilitation of common sports
injuries; includes information on injury prevention in many different sports
and activities.
Quick Reference Dictionary for Athletic Training. Julie N. Bernier.
Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, 2005. (REF RC1206 B475 2005)
Defines more than 2100 terms related to the field of athletic training.
Appendices provide descriptions of additional medical and anatomical terms,
and illustrations of orthopedic special tests.
Quick reference dictionary for physical therapy, 2nd edition,
edited by Jennifer M. Bottomley. Thorofare, NJ : Slack, 2003.
(REF RM 696.5 .Q53 2003)
In addition to definitions for physical therapy terms, concepts, and
conditions, the resources provides 39 appendices containing much encyclopedic
information: acronyms, abbreviations, codes of conduct, etc.
Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook. 2nd ed. Ed. by Kristen M. Gledhill.
Detroit: Omnigraphics, 2001. (REF GV436 F53 2001)
Examines physical activity, including effects and benefits of exercise,
sports nutrition, fitness for specific groups of people or for particular
medical conditions, and specific exercise activities (e.g. in-line skating).
Drugs and sports [Library in a Book], by Fred C. Pampel.
.NY : Facts on File, c2007. (REF RC1230 .P36
2007)
A one volume research source providing an overview, a chronology of
important events, glossary, biographical listings, annotated bibliography,
and listings for organizations and agencies.
PDR Atlas of Anatomy. Ed. by Todd R. Olson. Montvale, NJ: Medical
Economics Company, 1996. (REF QM25 O476 1996)
Drawings and photographs of human anatomy.
Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition. 2nd edition. Ed. by Benjamin
Caballero, et al.. Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, 2005.
(REF QP141 .E526 2005)
This four-volume set covers the continuing scientific advances in the
field of human nutrition. Contains nearly 300 articles including expanded
coverage of epidemiology of diet-related diseases, functional foods, food
safety, clinical nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders.
Handbook of Nutrition and Food. 2nd edition. Edited by
Carolyn D.Berdanier, Johanna Dwyer, and Elaine B. Feldman. Boca Raton :
CRC Press, 2008.
(REF QP 141 .H345 2008)
Presents quantitative and qualitative data and information needed by
nutritionists, dieticians, and healthcare professionals. Includes human
development to body systems and disease, micro/macro nutrients, and nutrition
counseling and community nutrition. Sections include interpretive text
to aid in understanding the background and use of material.
Merck Manual of Medical Information. Home Edition. Ed. by Robert
Berkow. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., 1997.
(REF RC81 M535 1997)
Provides symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for illness and injury
in non-technical language.
Melloni’s Illustrated Dictionary of the Musculoskeletal System.
B. John Melloni. NY: Parthenon Publishing Group, 1998. (REF
QM100 M44 1998)
Illustrated dictionary of terms, conditions, and diseases associated
with the musculoskeletal system.
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Handbook of sport psychology, 3rd ed., edited by Gershon Tenenbaum
and Robert C. Eklund. Hoboken, N.J : Wiley, 2007.
(REF GV 706.4 .H37 2007)
Endorsed by the International Society of Sport Psychology, this classic
reference draws on an international roster of experts and scholars in the
field who have assembled state-of-the-art knowledge into this thorough,
well-rounded, and accessible volume. It is completely updated to reflect
the latest research and is an indispensable resource for any student or
professional interested in the field of sport psychology.
Directory of psychological tests in the sport and exercise sciences,
2nd edition, edited by Andrew C. Ostrow. Morgantown, WV : Fitness Information
Technology, 1996. (REF GV 706.4 .D57 1996)
Summarizes information on over 300 psychological scales, questionnaire,
and inventories specific to sport and exercise settings. This second edition
features test summaries addressing exercise motivation, sport motivation,
aggression, cognitive strategies, leadersh, cohesion, and anxiety.
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Biographical Dictionary of American Sports. Ed. by David L. Porter.
Westport: Greenwood Press, 1987-1995. (for call
numbers, see below)
This set of books contains over 3,300 biographies of notable sports
figures. Each volume has its own index, but there is a Cumulative Index
(REF GV697 A1 P576 1993) for the following four volumes:
Biographical Dictionary of American Sports: Baseball. Ed. by
David L. Porter. Westport: Greenwood Press, 2000.
(REF GV865 A1 B55 2000)
Profiles over 1,450 baseball stars, including stars from the Negro
Leagues and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, umpires,
and executives. This 3-volume work supersedes a volume that was part of
the set of books above. The revised edition on baseball has its own index;
it is not covered by the Cumulative Index to the original set.
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The Women’s Sports Encyclopedia. Ed. by Robert Markel. New York:
Henry Holt, 1997. (REF GV709 W589 1997)
Arranged by type of sport, this volume includes brief biographical
information as well as competitions and awards (and who won them in what
year). Also includes firsts in the world of women’s sports.
The Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America.
Ed. by Carole
A. Oglesby. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1998. (REF GV709
E53 1998)
Arranged alphabetically, this volume includes biographical sketches
of women involved in sport in the U.S., as well as other issues surrounding
women and sport in the U.S. Includes suggested readings.
Sports and Recreation for the Disabled. 2nd ed. Michael J. Paciorek
and Jeffery A. Jones. Indianapolis: Masters Press, 1994.
(REF GV709.3 P33 1994)
Provides information about organizations, specific sports, and equipment
suppliers for the disabled.
Sports and the Physically Challenged: an encyclopedia of people,
events, and organizations. By Linda Mastandrea and Donna Czubernat.
Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006. (REF GV 709.3
.M37 2006)
Wheelchair athlete Mastandrea and her sister, Czubernat, authored the
169 entries in this encyclopedia describing significant people, terms,
events, and organizations in the history of disability sports. The alphabetic
entries include topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Blind
Sailing International, the Paralympics and its precursors, U.S. Disabled
Ski Team, and 10 types of wheelchair sports.
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Directory of Psychological Tests in the Sport and Exercise Sciences.
2nd ed. Ed. by Andrew C. Ostrow. Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology,
1996. (REF GV706.4 D57 1996)
Covers 314 psychological tests specific to sport and exercise settings.
Provides the source, purpose, description, construction, reliability, validity,
norms, availability and references for each test but does not include the
actual test. Arranged alphabetically by subject of test (e.g. anxiety,
body image).
Kirby’s Guide to Fitness and Motor Performance Tests. Ed. by
Ronald F. Kirby. Cape Girardeau, MO: BenOak Publishing Company, 1991.
(REF QP301 K55 1991)
An indispensable reference book for information about fitness and motor
performance tests. It provides a description and review of 193 tests including
references for the primary source of the test, other sources, purpose,
objectivity, reliability, validity, age and sex, equipment requirements,
space and design, directions, scoring, norms and a review of the test.
Arranged alphabetically by subject of test.
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International Dictionary of Ballet. Edited by Martha Bremser.
Detroit : St. James Press, 1993. (REF GV 1585 .I57 1993)
Two volume set providing in-depth entries on dancers, choreographers,
designers, composers, librettists and teachers. Each contains a career
biography, a comprehensive list of roles (for dancers) and/or works (for
choreographers, composers, designers and librettists) and a list of relevant
publications, followed by a signed critique written by one of the 160 eminent
authorities. Entries featuring individual ballets provide full details
of the premiere (choreography, music, design, location, date and principal
dancers), a listing of other significant productions, a list of relevant
publications, and a signed critical and historical analysis of the ballet.
International Dictionary of Modern Dance. Edited by Taryn Benbow-Pfalzgraf.
Detroit, MI : St. James Press, 1998. (REF GV 1585 .B46 1998)
Provides 425 signed entries that focus on artists, works, companies,
periods, performances and schools of modern dance from its origins in the
late 19th century to the present day. In addition Modern Dance includes:
an Overview Essay that focuses on the beginnings and evolution of
modern dance, and discusses modern dance in relation to other modern art
forms' a Timeline Highlighting key events in the history of modern dance;
more than 200 photographs, a General bibliography: listing key print, video
and electronic sources without duplicating citations found at the end of
entries; and indexes by nationalities, professions, institution type, works,
companies and illustration
Social Dancing in America : a History and Reference. By
Ralph G. Giordano. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2007. (REF GV 1623 .G56
2007)
2-volume set provides a broad historical perspective on dance and American
society throughout history. Chapters in chronological order begin with
an overview of the time period including the events and the social,
political, and cultural characteristics that affected each era's dances
and participants. Volume 1, subtitled 'Fair Terpsichore to the Ghost
Dance, 1607-1900,' illustrates the part that social dancing has played
in Americans' lives. It also contains the 'Select Bibliography of Online
Dance Instruction Manuals Available from the Library of Congress' (available
online at http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/dihtml). Volume 2, subtitled 'Lindy
Hop to Hip Hop, 1901-2000,' continues the story, connecting social dancing
to societal developments throughout the 20th century.
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Ely Library Catalog.
For
books, audio-visual materials, etc. located in the Ely Library.
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To find subject terms, use the Library of Congress Subject Headings
(Ely Reference Desk) or browse the online catalog for ideas.
For more information on using the library catalog, see our guide to
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The following are examples of subject headings for topics in movement science:
| Sports - Psychological Aspects | Movement, Psychology | Exercise |
| Physical Education | Fitness | Sports Injuries |
| Health | Sports Medicine | Athletes |
| Sports Sciences | Sports for Women | Sports - Psychology |
| Exercise Tests | Aerobic Exercises | Sports for the Handicapped |
SPORTDiscus
Limited to WSC community
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Ebsco)
A comprehensive, international database covering sport, physical education,
and physical fitness literature from 1975 to the present Topics included
are: sports medicine, exercise psychology, biomechanics, psychology, training,
coaching, physical education and fitness, and related topics. The EBSCO
version provides links to full text from 225 periodicals including 112
Scholarly Journals, 97 Magazines, 7 Trade Publications, 9 Industry Reports,
1 Health Report, and 9 reference books.
Health
Reference Center Academic Limited
to WSC community
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Reference Center)
Provides access to articles from consumer health magazines, medical
journals, pamphlets, reference books, newspaper articles, and topical overviews.
For more information on using this database, see our Search
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Health
Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Limited
to WSC community
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Source Nursing)
Provides nearly 480 scholarly full text journals covering many medical
disciplines plus abstracts and indexing for over 510 journals. For more
information on using this database, see our Search
Guide.
Health
Source: Consumer Edition Limited
to WSC community
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Source)
Covers the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare,
sports medicine, and general health. Coverage includes: searchable full
text for over 190 journals plus abstracts and indexing for over 180 general
health, nutrition and professional health care publications. For more information
on using this database, see our Search
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Medline Plus
(http://medlineplus.gov/)
Provides information to help answer questions on sports topics such
as knee injuries, sports injuries, sprains and strains, etc. MedlinePlus
brings together authoritative information from the National Library of
Medicine (NLM), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government
agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches
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articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated
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Sociological
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Abs)
Subject specific to all areas of sociology and social work. Abstracts
journal articles and books. Useful for sociological aspects of sport. For
more information on using this database, see our Search
Guide.
PsycINFOLimited
to WSC community
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Subject specific to all areas of psychology. Abstracts of journal articles
and books. Useful for psychological aspects of sport. For more information
on using this database, see our Search
Guide.
ERIC Limited
to WSC community
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Subject specific to all areas of education. Abstracts of journal articles
and other documents. Useful for physical education. For more information
on using this database, see our Search
Guide.
Academic
Search Premier Limited to WSC
community use
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A scholarly database of journals and magazines, many available in full
text. Covers most academic subjects, including movement science. For more
information on using this database, see our Search
Guide.
Expanded
Academic ASAP Limited
to WSC community
(Internet Site: http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/dbalpha.htm#Expanded
Academic)
A scholarly database of journals and magazines, many available in full
text. Covers most academic subjects, including movement science. For more
information on using this database, see our Search
Guide.
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WWW Resources by
Subject: Movement Science/Recreation (Ely Library at Westfield
State College)
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Provides links to web sites in all areas of movement science.
Wilderness
Leadership and Survival Skills: Recommended Websites (Ely Library
at Westfield State College)
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WWW Resources by
Subject: Medicine & Nutrition (Ely Library at Westfield State
College)
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Provides links to web sites in all areas of medicine and nutrition.