Kinesiology & Leisure Science Subject Guide
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Kinesiology aspects
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About KLS
Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of movement in human beings, especially in physical education. According to the University of Hawaii Manoa Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science, leisure science helps others “achieve a higher state of wellness and better use of leisure time” through management.
Bachelor of Education graduates of the program teach P-12 physical education.
Bachelor of Science graduates include athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, sports nutritionists and fitness specialists.
Master of Science graduates can specialize in athletic training and physical education/adapted physical education.
Find Articles and Journals
Note: The UHM Library subscribes to many journals in both paper and electronic formats. Use a database or index to locate articles. To find a specific journal title in electronic format, search the library's list of electronic journals. Use Hawaii Voyager to find paper (and some electronic) formats for specific journal titles. If you do not find the journal you are looking for, please ask for further assistance at a reference desk.
Academic Search Premier
Multi-disciplinary full text database containing full text for nearly 4,650 serials, including more than 3,600 peer-reviewed publications. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 8,200 journals.
CAB Abstracts
Covers the significant research and development literature in the applied life
sciences, including agriculture, forestry, human nutrition, veterinary medicine
and the environment. Additionally, CAB Abstracts includes molecular biology,
genetics, biotechnology, breeding, taxonomy, physiology and other aspects of
pure science relating to organisms of agricultural, veterinary or environmental
importance. This database offers abstracts and indexing for journals, serial
publications, conference proceedings, books, theses, annual reports, patents & standards and dates back to 1973.
CINAHL
via EbscoHost 1983 - present
Citations with abstracts for English language nursing and allied health journal articles, books and other publications.
ERIC-CSA (Educational Resources Information Center)
The ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to provide extensive access to educational-related literature.
ERIC (via EBSCOHost)
ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center, is a national information system supported by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Library of Education, and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement. It provides access to information from journals included in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. ERIC provides full text of more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 1000 educational and education-related journals.
JSTOR Arts and Sciences I Collection
Provides full-text journal backfiles in various disciplines. The JSTOR project's primary goal is to build a reliable and comprehensive archive of important scholarly journal literature. Selected journals in the following subject areas are available: African-American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Finance History, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Sociology and Statistics.
Physical Education Index
via CSA 1970 - present. Physical Education Index includes records from peer-reviewed journals, report literature, conference proceedings, trade magazines, patents, and articles from the popular press. Beginning in January 2001, the database includes abstracts. Subjects covered include physical education curricula, sports medicine, dance, sport law, kinesiology, motor learning, recreation, standardized fitness tests, sports equipment, business and marketing, coaching and training, sport sociology/psychology, health education and physical therapy.
PubMed Medline (index with partial full-text)
Provides free access to over 11 million citations from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites providing full text articles and other related resources. If the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) Library has a subscription to the full-text site, logged in users will be able to view the full-text. To view the citations with UHM links, change the "Display" drop-down menu to "Abstract".
Sociological Abstracts
Index with abstracts to the literature of sociology from 2,700 journals and other serials, books, dissertations, and conference papers published worldwide. Coverage is from 1963 and includes all facets of sociology and related disciplines including anthropology, criminology, education, law and penology, race relations, social psychology and urban studies. Over 2,500 new records are added monthly. Access is through Cambridge Scientific Abstracts.
Web of Science (Science Citation Index Expanded)
Multidisciplinary index covering the journal literature of the sciences. Allows searching to find papers that have cited a particular citation, as well as searching by topic or author.
Find Dissertations and Books
Hawaii Voyager Library Catalog
Use the online catalog to find books, journals, dissertations, videos, more.
Dissertations and Theses
Dissertations & Theses (PQD&T) includes bibliographic citations for the doctoral and master's work of authors from more than 1,000 graduate schools and universities dating back to 1861. More than 750,000 dissertations and theses from 1997 on have been digitized and are available for PDF download.
New Books at UHM Library
Interface for identifying new books. Can be limited by keyword and date range.
Using Subject Headings
Subject headings allow you to search library catalogs very accurately for materials on a specific topic. Listed below are several major subject headings for research on kinesiology and leisure science. For more detail, please consult the complete set of the Library of Congress Subject Headings available at the Main Reference Desk, 1st Floor, Hamilton Library.
Applied kinesiology |
Athletic training |
Selected Dictionaries, Directories, Encyclopedias and Guides
Dictionary of concepts in recreation and leisure studies
Hamilton Main Reference GV11 .S57 1990
Information sources in sport and leisure
Hamilton Main Reference GV704.S56 1992
Leisure literature: a guide to sources in leisure studies, fitness, sports, and travel
Hamilton Main Reference GV174.L37 1992
Recreation and entertainment industries: an information sourcebook
Hamilton Main Reference GV188.3 .U6 C57 2000
Selected Internet Resources
American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Includes general information, newsletters, papers, and more
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
Portal to premier organization in this field leads to five member websites: The American Association for Health Education, The American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation, The National Association for Girls and Women In Sport, The National Association for Sport and Physical Education, and The National Dance Association.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Well-respected sports medicine and exercise science organization. Website with links to grants, publications, more. Several journals are included in the publications section but, without subscribing, the connections provide access to tables of contents only.
American Running Association
Goal is to encourage youth and adults to improve health and fitness by running and maintaining an active lifestyle
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Provides latest research by the institute. Sports library topics range from improving sport performance, diabetes and competitive sports, to the importance of measurements in testing in athletic training.
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Non-profit group promotes the concerns of athletes. Provides information on membership and needs of athletic trainers
National Institutes of Health
Gateway to the National Institute of Health Sites
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Furthers and distributes information and how-to in order to advance superior athletic performance and fitness. Includes full text of several online journals
PE CENTRAL
Lots of lesson plans, assessment ideas and best practices. Most information geared toward K-6, some for middle school and up
Selected Journals for KLS
Selected Electronic Journals
ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal
Journal (with Full Text): v.8: no.1 (2004:Jan./Feb.)-
Official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, Health and Fitness Journal with information for fitness and exercise instructors, personal trainers, program managers, other health and fitness professionals. Covers all areas of exercise science and nutrition research, along with current topics of interest to the fitness industry
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal (with Full Text): v. 26:no.1 (1998)-
Articles range from literature reviews to detailed discussions of surgical and clinical procedures, and therapies
Clinical Biomechanics
Journal (with Full Text): v.10: no.1 (1995:Jan.)-
Considers all areas of musculoskeletal biomechanics with an emphasis on clinical management. Includes research papers, brief reports, review papers and correspondence covering orthopedic and sports biomechanics, bioengineering, biophysics, ergonomics, kinetics, clinical science, physical therapeutics and rehabilitation
Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
Journal (with Full Text): v.29: no.1 (2001:Jan.)-
Quarterly reviews of the most contemporary scientific, medical, and research-based topics emerging in the field of sports medicine and exercise science
Journal of athletic training [via provider PubMed Central]
Everything from evidence-based practice studies, educational and observational studies to clinical studies and original research
Journal of legal aspects of sport [via provider LexisNexis Academic]
Covers sports-related cases in national and international areas, laws, even patents
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Journal (with Full Text): v.28: no.1 (1996:Jan.)-
Research, clinical studies, and reviews on current topics in sports medicine and exercise science. Concentrates on the role of physical activity in human health and function
Science & Sports
Journal (with Full Text): v.10: no.1 (1995)-
French Society of Sports Medicine publication provides current medical, scientific, applied technical research in medicine, psychology, sociology and biomechanics in both sports and physical activities. French or English.
Sociology of sport online SOSOL [ via provider Directory of Open Access Journals]
Journal (with Full Text): to 6/30/2004
A sociological examination of sport, physical education and coaching. Published theoretical and empirical papers, critical literature reviews and conventional book reviews
Selected Journals - Print
Journal of sport and exercise psychology
Hamilton GV706.4 .J68
Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness
Hamilton RC1200 .J67
Quest
Higher education physical education and training journal
Hamilton GV201 .Q47
Research quarterly for exercise and sport
Hamilton GV201 .R4
Last modified: December 20, 2006 (David Flynn david.flynn@hawaii.edu)