EDUCATION

Stellenbosch University Library Service

Contact information Instruction Books recommend a title for purchase Selected websites Other useful websites Department of Sport Science NEW! A web-based bibliographic management tool that allows users to gather, store and manage bibliographic references and to create bibliographies For any assistance, please contact your faculty librarian		Contact information Faculty librarian: Mrs Sarie Wilbers, Desk 8, JS Gericke Library, Lower level. Postal address: JS Gericke Library, Private Bag X5036, Stellenbosch 7599, South Africa Tel.: +27 (0) 21 808 4403, Fax: +27 (0) 21 808 3723, E-mail: sdw@sun.ac.za Consulting hours: 08:00–12:45 : 13:45-16:30, Mondays to Fridays To avoid disappointment, staff and registered students of the Stellenbosch University are encouraged to make appointments for assistance or library instruction. Instruction Staff and registered students of the University of Stellenbosch may make appointments for database instruction or for assistance with class assignments. Books Books in the Library Service collection The holdings of the Library Service are reflected in the online library catalogue and the records of older items that are seldom used may still be found in the card catalogue. A Library catalogue training programme is available to guide clients through the various search options in the catalogue. E-books The complete list of the Library Service's e-books is available at electronic books. Books elsewhere Books that cannot be found at the University of Stellenbosch might possibly be traced via SACat on Sabinet Online. This database lists all books held in South African libraries. Interlibrary loans The Library Service renders a free interlibrary loan service to all staff members, registered students and prospective postgraduate students of the University. It is important to check the online library catalogue to ensure that the required item is not held at the University of Stellenbosch Library Service before requesting an interlibrary loan. Click here for requesting procedures Selected full- text databases for Sport science (Click on for more information on the specific database) Ebscohost Research Databases ERIC - EbscoHost Academic Search Premier PsycINFO ProQuest Education Journals Science Direct PubMed - Medline (open access) Academic OneFile Bibliographic databases for Sport science(Click on for more information on the specific database ) ERIC - Educator's Reference Desk SPORTDiscuss Web of Science South African Databases SA Studies (bibliographic) Sabinet Online (bibliographic) SA ePublications (selected full text) Selected websites Adapted Physical Ability Palaestra Forum of sport, physical education & recreation for those with disabilities Anatomy Master Muscle List The master Muscle List represents a quick and easy reference for accessing information on the origin, insertion, nerve supply and action of a given muscle. Muscles in Action This is a multimedia interactive HTML document which will help medical syudents learn the muscle actions of the human body. Anatomy Atlases This Anatomy Atlases is a digital library of anatomy information. Athletics Athletics South Africa National Athletics Trainers Association (NATA) The mission of the NATA Board of Certification is to certify athletic trainers and to identify for the public, quality healthcare professionals through a system of certification, adjudication, standards of practice and continuing competency programs. Biokinetics and Sports Medicine The American College of Sports Medicine American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health and quality of life. Human Kinetics Biomechanics and motor learning American Society of Biomechanics The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for the exhange of information and ideas among researchers in biomechanics. The term *biomechanics* is used here to mean the study of the structure and function of biological systems using the methods of mechanics. Biomechanics World Wide A collection of links on biomechanics topics. International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) The International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) was formed to promote the study of all areas of biomehanics at the international level, although special emphasis is given to the biomehanics of human movement. International Society of Biomechanics in Sport (ISBS) The specific and primary purpose of ISBS are to provide a forum for the exhange of ideas for sports biomechanics researchers, coaches and teachers; to bridge the gap between researchers and practitioners; to gather and disseminate information and materials on biomechanics in sports. Dance and Fitness Industry The American Alliance for health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the largest organisation of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialities related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. Dance resources Elite Sport The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) The AIS leads the development of elite sport and is widely acknowledge in Australia and internationally as a world best practice model for elite athlete development. The AIS is a pre-eminent elite sports training institution in Australia with world class facilities and support services. Movement Education AskERIC Physical Education Lesson Plans The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAPHERD) is the largest organisation of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion, and education and all specialities related to achieving a healthy lifestyle. PE Central The latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. PELINKS4U Extensive collection of physical education resources, inclusing discussion groups, standards, lesson plans, etc. Physical Education Part of the Education Index®, an annotated guide to some of the best education-related sites on the Web. Physical Education Lesson Plans This includes over 100 lesson plans organised by category and other physical education resources. Olympics Sites Olympic Movement Olympic Studies Centre (Autonomous University of Barcelona) Directory of Olympic research, education, symposia, conferences icluding sports adapted for the disabled (paralympics) Recreation Studies Institute for Outdoor Learning Outdoor education; safety guidelines and information about the curriculumand careers in the field of recreation studies. Sport Psychology Sport and Exercise Psychology The Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology represents the interests of psychologists working in sport and exercise settings and aims to further the development of sport and exercise psychology. Sport psychology and exercise psychology Exercise and sports psychology are the scientific study of people and their behaviors in sports and exercise contexts and the practical applications of that knowledge. Sport Management North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) The purpose of the NASSM is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management - both theoretical and applied aspects. Sport History British Society of Sports History World Wide Web information service of the British Society of Sports History. Sports Physiology American Physiological Society Sport and Recreational Bodies Sport and Recreation South Africa (Department of Sport and Recreation) Athletics South Africa United Cricket Board of South Africa South African Cycling Golfing in South Africa Golf South Africa South African Hockey Association Hiking Trails of Southern Africa A Guide to hiking trails around the country, as well as advice on hikes and what to pack. Orienteering South Africa All about this outdoor adventure sport. SA Climbing Info Network Canoeing SA Rowing SA South African Rugby Union South African Football Association Other Useful Websites National Institutes of Health (US) National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE) The National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education is an organisation for professionals in higher education. Its purpose is to provide a forum for interdisciplinary ideas, concepts, and issues related to the role of physical education in higher education with respect for social, cultural, and personal perspectives. SPORTQuest Sport search engine and directory

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