To Find Journal Articles and Internet Resources

Choose from the library's "Resources by Academic Discipline" web page for Physical Education and Health.

Also consult the printed volumes, Physical Education Index, (Reference, Main Floor) which point to journal articles on dance, health, physical therapy, recreation, sports, and sports-medicine. The library has volumes covering 1978 to date.

To Find Books

Books and AV materials can be found searching the Library Catalog.

Examples of "Advanced Searches":

physical education (select 'As a Phrase' and in 'Subject') AND training

athletics (as Keyword Anywhere)

health education (select 'As a Phrase' and in 'Subject')

physical fitness (select 'As a Phrase' and in 'Keyword Anywhere')

Basic Sources

Reference books are found on the library's main floor. IML resources are found in Doudna Hall. General or Oversize materials are shelved on the library's third floor.

Assessment Strategies for Elementary Physical Education IML Prof. GV436 .S27 2000

Complete Ropes Course Manual IML Prof. GV362 .R555 2003

Contemporary Kinesiology: An Introduction to the Study of Human Movement in Higher Education General QP303 .C49

Creating Rubrics for Physical Education IML Prof. GV363 .L86 2000

Creative Physical Activities and Equipment IML Prof. GV745 .D38 1998

Designing the Physical Education Curriculum Oversize GV365 .M45 1996

Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children Oversize GV443 .D95 2001

Encyclopedia of Sports Science Ref GV558 .E53 1997

Explosive Power and Strength General GV711.5 .C49 1996

Focus on Health (software) General RA776 .H142 2001

Great Body Shop 2004 (Pre K through 6) IML Elementary Text 613 C536g

Health Professions Education Directory Ref R847 .D57

Health-Related Fitness for Grades 1 and 2 IML Prof. GV443 .H645 1997

Health-Related Fitness for Grades 3 and 4 IML Prof. GV443.H65 1997

Health-Related Fitness for Grades 5 and 6 IML Prof. GV443.H655 1997

Oxford Companion to World Sports and Games Ref GV207.O93

Physical Activity and Health: Report of the Surgeon General Government Publications, 3rd floor HE 20.7602:P 56

Physical Education Handbook Ref GV361 .P49 1997

Physical Educator's Big Book of Sport Lead-up Games IML Prof. GV443 .B262 2004

Positive Behavior Management Strategies for Physical Educators General GV363 .L36 1997

Practical Philosophy of Sport General GV706 .K74 1994

Principles of Athletic Training Oversize RC1210 .A75 1997

Quality Lesson Plans for Secondary Physical Education IML Prof. GV363 .Z27 1994

Sports Training Principles General GV711.5 .D52 1997

Student-Centered Physical Education: Strategies for Developing Middle School Fitness and Skills General GV365 .S55 1998

Teaching for Outcomes in Elementary Physical Education IML Prof. GV443 .H66 1995

Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards for Health Education IML Prof. GV443.W5 H4 1997 Also Government Publications, 3rd floor WI ED 6/2:S68/H42

Materials not available in the Karrmann Library may be requested through interlibrary loan.

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