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Exercise and Sport Science: Library Resources for Research: Books/Videos

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Search the UNC-CH Libraries catalog for books published in the last 10 years about the subjects:

  • Exercise -- Physiological aspects
  • Physical Education and Training
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Administration
  • Sports -- Physiological aspects

 

Below is a small sampling of the electronic books related to sport and exercise science that are available through campus libraries:

 

  • Handbook of Physical Education Research by Ricky Todaro (Editor)
    ISBN: 1633210766
    Publication Date: 2014-01-01
    Explores the world of physical education in schools. It includes discussions on several topics which include a historical overview of the relation between health and physical education; new institutional designs to achieve better results for children; the role of professionally guided physical education in primary school; effects of traditional games played in physical education classes with elementary school students; school-based physical activity interventions to prevent or reduce obesity; and the psychosocial dynamics of physical education for students with disabilities.
  • Handbook of Research on Sport and Business by S. Sšderman (Editor); H. Dolles (Editor)
    ISBN: 1781005869
    Publication Date: 2013-07-01
    Collection of research on sport business theory and practice identifies research themes from governance to branding, from sport events to sport systems, and from social media to fan identity, and they specifically reflect on the application of major theoretical concepts and key research methods. The authors' aim is to advance sport business research through critical reflection on topic selection, research design, data analysis and interpretation.
  • Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Research Methods (Ebook) by Michael Atkinson
    Call Number: GV706.8 .A85 2012 (print copy, Davis 5th floor)
    ISBN: 9781848607286
    Publication Date: 2011
    This book systematically demonstrates the significance and application of method in plain language. Written for students by a leading academic, this book contains the core methodological concepts, practices and debates they need to understand and apply research methods within the field of sport and exercise. It provides a comprehensive panoramic introduction which will reassure and empower its readers. Drawing on the author's years of teaching experience, it includes carefully cross-referenced entries which critically engage with interdisciplinary themes and data.
  • Mixed Methods Research in the Movement Sciences by Oleguer Camerino (Editor); Marta Castaner (Editor); Teresa M. Anguera (Editor)
    ISBN: 9780203132326
    Publication Date: 2012-07-12
    Focuses on the application of mixed methods research in the movement sciences, specifically in sport, physical education and dance. Researchers and practitioners in each of these fields are concerned with the study of habitual behaviour in naturalistic contexts, and of the concurrent and sequential nature of events and states, precisely the kind of work that multi-method research design can help illuminate.
  • The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine by Michael Kent
    Call Number: RC1206 .O94 2006 (Davis 8th); QT 13 O983 2006 (HSL)
    ISBN: 9780198568506
    Publication Date: 2007
    With more than 7,500 entries and over 165 illustrations, this dictionary of sports science covers anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology and sports medicine.
  • Qualitative Research on Sport and Physical Culture by Kevin Young (Editor, Contribution by); Michael Atkinson (Editor)
    ISBN: 9781780522968
    Publication Date: 2012
    Addresses issues in methodology, contemporary issues in research methods and innovative trends in qualitative research that are addressed through case study examples from areas of research in sport studies. This title includes: historical methods; ethnography; auto-ethnography; embodied methods; interviewing; and, narratives.
  • Research Methods for Sports Performance Analysis by Peter O'Donoghue
    ISBN: 0203878302
    Publication Date: 2010
    Explains how to undertake a research project in performance analysis including: selection and specification of a research topic the research proposal gaining ethical approval for a study developing a performance analysis system testing a system for reliability analysing and discussing data writing up results.
  • Research Methods in Sports Coaching by Lee Nelson (Editor); Paul Potrac (Editor); Ryan Groom (Editor)
    ISBN: 0415626803
    Publication Date: 2014
    Takes the reader through each phase of the research process, from identifying valuable research questions, to data collection and analyses, to the presentation and dissemination of research findings.
  • Sports Injury Research by Evert Verhagen; Willem van Mechelen (Editor)
    ISBN: 9780199561629
    Publication Date: 2010
    Guide to the epidemiology and methodology involved in sports injury research. It includes detailed background on epidemiological methods employed in research on sports injuries, discusses key methodological issues, and teaches the reader to recognize the influence of the employed methodology on interpretations of study results.

Streaming Video Collections

  • Sports Medicine and Exercise Science in Video
    More than 750 hours of videos and films for the study of disease management, injury treatment, nutrition, special populations, fitness and health assessment, medical fitness, exercise adherence, sport science, worksite wellness, and much more. Each video is broken into clips with transcripts for course use or can be watched in full.
    Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.
  • Rehabilitation Therapy in Video
    More than 750 hours of streaming video focused on the physical treatment of patients with congenital disorders, chronic health issues, and traumatic injuries from world-renowned occupational, physical, speech, respiratory, and vision therapists.
    Access: Off Campus Access is available for: UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff; UNC Hospitals employees; UNC-Chapel Hill affiliated AHEC users.

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