| Kinesiology |
| Defined: Kinesiology is a standard part of the curriculum that focuses on body development and promotes general fitness through physical activity. Health education includes instruction in matters of health, such as illness prevention and drug and alcohol awareness. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locating Books for Kinesiology:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:
Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc.) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT, HEALTH SUPP., or PHY. ED. SUPP. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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School Library Collection: McLure Library also maintains the School Library Collection, containing fiction and non-fiction materials for children. Materials in this collection can be found by browsing the catalog for items with SCH.LIB. call number designation. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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DCH Health Sciences Library: The Health Sciences Library @ DCH Medical Center may be used to find more information on athletic training, exercise, physiology, sports injury and other related topics. |
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| Locating Kinesiology Journals:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Kinesiology information: |
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Kinesiology Journals held By McLure Education Library:
NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area. |
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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number: Curriculum Reference:
Kinesiology Reference:
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Supplementary Curriculum Materials: Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org). |
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Internet Resources: American Alliance for Health, Human Performance, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) www.aahperd.org/The American Alliance for Health, Human Performance, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in Human Performance, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Human Performance (Education Index) www.educationindex.com/physed/ Education Index is an annotated guide to the best education-related sites on the Web. The Human Performance page provides an alphabetic set of links covering a wide range of issues related to the field. The National Center for Health Education (NCHE) www.nche.org The National Center for Health Education (NCHE) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to lead the nation in the implementation of lifelong comprehensive health education. NCHE conducts programs and initiatives in advocacy, convening, information exchange, technical assistance, and research and evaluation, all focused on improving the health of Americans. The National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE) www.nakpehe.org/ The National Association for Kinesiology & Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE) is an organization for professionals in higher education. Its purpose is to provide a forum for interdisciplinary ideas, concepts, and issues related to the role of Human Performance in higher education with respect for social, cultural, and personal perspectives. The American Council for Drug Education www.acde.org/ The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society. |
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