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Athletic Training & Sports Medicine

Reference Guides Books Databases Style Manuals Dictionaries

Encyclopedias Handbooks Statistics Internet Sites

    This Study Guide contains references to Athletic Training in print and electronic formats. Consult the following Research Guides for useful information on related topics:  Biomechanics,  Health, Leisure and Exercise,  Medicine, and Nursing.
 

Reference Guides

Sports. 2000. (Ref. GV 704 D42)

Subtitled:  "a reference guide and critical commentary, 1980-1999." This source provides information about areas of sports including history, law, science, and psychology. Extensive bibliographies include references to relevant resources.

Books

Library materials may be identified in the Online Catalog by using author, title, keyword, and subject searches. Books on athletic training are primarily located in the GV call number area on the fourth floor. Specific subjects with corresponding call numbers are:

Online books are accessible via NetLibrary. Search this database by keyword (e.g., athletic training), author, or title.

Indexes and Databases

Databases index journal articles, books, conference proceedings, reports, and other materials. Databases may be searched individually or in categorized groups via Metalib.

If you are searching for a journal title, look it up in the Online Catalog or the CitationLinker, SFX. If we do not own, or have access to, a journal you need, you may request it from Interlibrary Loan. If you are unsure about the quality of the journals you are using, consult the online tutorial, Scholarly Journals vs. Popular Magazines.

The most frequently used databases in athletic training are:

Academic Index ASAP. 1980-

Over 3,500 journals in social science, humanities, and science, including 1,900 full-text and 1,400 peer reviewed titles, are indexed in this database. Basic and advanced searches with various limiting capabilities facilitate the use of this comprehensive database.

Basic Biosis. Current five years. (First Search)

Biosis indexes the core biology and life science journals. It covers over 370 popular and scholarly titles.

Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts. 1982+ (CSA Illumina)

Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts provides bibliographic coverage of research, applications, and regulations across all areas of biotechnology and bioengineering.

Cambridge Scientific Abstracts(CSA Illumina)

This database service provides access to over 70 Cambridge Scientific databases arranged into 10 broad categories. Excellent coverage of medical, biomechanical, and other sports related journals and publications are indexed in CSA.

CINAHL. 1982+  (Ebsco Host)

This database is the most comprehensive index to nursing and allied health journals and publications. CINAHL is an excellent source for locating journal articles on the treatment of sports injuries.

ERIC. 1966+ (CSA Illumina)

ERIC*Subscribe. 1966+ (EDRS)

ERIC is a government sponsored database that provides comprehensive indexing of education journals and resources. Articles on physical education topics are contained in ERIC.

Health and Wellness Resource Center  (Gale)

The Health and Wellness Resource Center provides full text information from medical dictionaries, encyclopedias, journals, and other resources. This comprehensive health database covers most areas of sports medicine.

MDX Health Digest. 1988+ (First Search)

MDX Health Digest is a consumer health database that provides answers to medical questions

MEDLINE. 1993+  (CSA Illumina)
MEDLINE. 1965+  (First Search)
MEDLINE (PubMed). 1966+  (National Library of Medicine)

A comprehensive index to approximately 3,000 medical and health periodicals which corresponds to the printed Index Medicus (R 5 C8). It covers all aspects of health, exercise and sports medicine. Citations prior to the mid-1960s can be found in NLM's  OLDMEDLINE database.

PsycINFO. 1840+  (ProQuest)

Provides access to international literature in psychology, behavioral sciences and other related disciplines including medicine, motivation, and pain management.

Physical Education Index. 1990-2000. (Ref. GV 201 P47
Physical Education Index  1970+ (Cambridge)

This a subject index to articles in journals pertaining to all aspects of physical education, health and leisure.

SciSearch. 1980- (DataStar)

SciSearch. 1974+ (DIALOG)

SciSearch is the online version of the printed indexes Science Citation Index and Current Contents. It is an international multidisciplinary index to the literature of science and technology which contains many references to sports, health and the biomechanics of sports. This database requires mediated assistance.

SPORT Discus. 1975+ (DataStar)
SPORT Discus. 1975+ (DIALOG)

This online database provides international coverage to all aspects of research in sports medicine, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, training, coaching, physical fitness, facilities, equipment, recreation and leisure. The SPORT Discus database is restricted to UWF students and faculty. It requires a password and mediated assistance. Please ask at the Reference Desk for assistance.

Style Manuals

American Psychological Association Style Manual (APA). 2001. (Ref. Desk BF 76.7 P83 and Reserve Collection BF 76.7 P83)
http://www.apastyle.org

See also Electronic Reference Formats on the official APA website  http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html. The print and online versions of the APA style manual provide information and examples on citing materials in the format preferred by most social science disciplines. The web page focuses on citing email communications, web sites, specific documents on a web site, articles and abstracts from electronic databases, and Web citations in text.

Instructions to Authors in the Health Sciences  http://www.mco.edu/lib/instr/libinsta.html

This web site provide instructions to authors for over 3,500 journals in the health and life sciences. All links are to publishers and organizations with editorial responsibilities for the titles.

Dictionaries

Many sports medicine and general medical dictionaries are available in the Reference Collection in the R 121 and RC 1200 call number areas. Here are a few representative titles:

Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary. 2000. (Ref. R 121 D73 2000)

Over 8,000 new medical terms and nearly 900 illustrations are contained in this new edition of Dorland's.

Mosbys Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary. 2001. (Ref. Desk R 121 M89)

This dictionary contains medium-length definitions of medical and health terms. It also includes color illustrations and an "Atlas of Human Anatomy.".

Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine. 1998. (Ref. RC 1206 O94)

Over 7,500 terms are defined in this specialized dictionary which includes numerous cross-references.

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias provide background information on sports medicine. Most of these sources are located in the Reference Collection in the GV or RC call number areas. Representative titles are:

Encyclopedia of Sports Science. 2 Vols. 1997. (Ref. GV 558 E53)

An illustrated guide to the physics of sports activities and the physics and physiology of the human body with numerous essays on the biomechanics of specific sports.

Sport and Physical Education. 2002. (netLibrary)

An online encyclopedia that provides paragraph length overviews of concepts from adventure sports to physical training. Cross references and indexes to terms facilitate the usefulness of this source.

Handbooks

Handbooks provide information in a one volume source on a variety of topics. Examples of handbooks in athletic training and sports medicine are:

American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide. 2002. (Ref. RA 784 D89)

This is a practical guide to nutrition for fitness. Chapter titles include: "Food Choices for Fitness" and "Athlete's Guide: Winning Nutrition."

Concepts of Athletic Training. 1998. (netLibrary)

This book covers sports injuries from medical, legal, preventative, and psychological perspectives. It is designed to provide trainers and coaches with information that will help them recognize and treat sports injuries. The healing process of specific injuries is introduced in detail.

Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook. 2001. (Ref. GV 436 F53)

Includes basic health information about how to begin and maintain a fitness program and how to follow proper diet and fitness regimes. It also describes how diet and fitness deficits may cause specific medical conditions.

Handbook of Sport Psychology. 2001. (Ref. GV 706.4 H37)

Essays on the interaction of physiology and psychology on performance in sports are provided in this handbook.

Primer of Biomechanics. 1999. (Ref. QP 303 L83)

This handbook of biomechanics emphasizes orthopaedic problems such as forces, force dimensions, velocity, and other problems related to biomechanical functioning.

Sports Injuries Sourcebook. 1999. (Ref. RD 97 S736)

Basic health information about common sports injuries are provided in this handbook.

Statistics

There are many current online statistical sources that provide detailed information about sports science. Here are a few examples:

Department of Health and Human Services http://dhhs.gov/reference/index.shtml#statistics 

The Department of Health and Human Services provides a variety of statistics on health related topics.

Health Statistics  http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/health.html  and National Center for Health Statistics  http://www.cdc.gov/nchswww

Two large lists of sites for health statistics

A New View of Statistics  http://www.sportsci.org/resource/stats/index.html

These pages were written for students and researchers in the fields of Sports and Exercise Sciences. They provide examples, and explanations of the use of statistics in research.

Internet Sites

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance  http://www.aahperd.org

"An organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestye"

American College of Sports Medicine  http://www.acsm.org/index.asp

The ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

American Council on Exercise  http://www.acefitness.com

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is the largest non-profit fitness certification and education provider. Their web page outlines standards, which are followed by fitness professionals, products and programs.

Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology  http://www.aaasponline.org

The purpose of the AAASP is to promote the development of psychological theory, research, and intervention strategies in sports psychology

Atlas of the Body  http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html

This web site features anatomical and medical illustrations

Coaches' Information Service  hhttp://www.coachesinfo.com/

This site contains sports science information for coaches, athletes, physical educators and trainers. Current articles, news, and discussions on specific sports are provided in addition to tips for coaching.

Dr.Pribut's Running Injuries  http://www.drpribut.com/sports/sportframe.html

This site offers tips, cautions, lists of symptoms, remedies, and links to other useful sources on running injuries.

Food & Nutrition Information from A to Z  http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/fnic.html

Human Kinetics Infokinetics  http://www.hkusa.com/links

This site includes a collection of links to web sites on sport and fitness arranged by sport or academic topic. It also provides links to products, equipment, books, videos, and journals.

Hypermuscle:  Muscles in Action  http://www.med.umich.edu/lrc/Hypermuscle/Hyper.html

A multimedia interactive web page that demonstrates the muscle actions of the human body

International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS)

http://www.fims.org

FIMS promotes the study and development of sports medicine throughout the world. It provides information and assistance to athletes interested in maximizing their potential.

International Society of Biomechanics  http:www.isbweb.org

The International Society of Biomechanics promotes the study of biomechanics of movement. The site includes links to other societies, jobs, resources and software on biomechanics.

MEDLINEplus Drug Information  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html

This site provides information on many prescription and over-the-counter medications

Merck Manual  http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual

"The world's most widely used general medical text"

National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE)  http://web.bsu.edu/napehe

This directory provides information about institutions that offer degrees in Kinesiology and Physical Education.

National Athletic Trainers' Association  http://www.nata.org

The web page for this association focuses on providing information about enhancing the quality of health care for athletes. The association is responsible for advancing the profession of athletic training through education and research.

NCAA Health and Safety  http://www1.ncaa.org/membership/ed_outreach/health-safety/index.html

Links to web sites arranged by topics such as guidelines, sport specific health and safety issues and reports.

Southeast Athletic Training Association

http://seata.org

This site includes Florida, which is one of the states in the Southeast Athletic Trainers' Association (SEATA). SEATA is part of the National Athletic Training Association and includes Southeastern Conference schools (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands).

Sportscience  http://www.sportsci.org

An interdisciplinary site for research on human physical performance

UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery: Patient Education  http://orthosurg.ucsf.edu/public_site/contents.cfm?index=patients/education

This informational site includes a list of common orthopaedic diagnoses as well as substantial information and descriptive illustrations on orthopaedic conditions.

World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy http://wfatt.org

The World Federation is a coalition of national organizations of health care professionals in the fields of sport, exercise, injury prevention, and treatment.