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Databases
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Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new windowFind scholarly and popular articles on fitness, exercise, and health and wellness topics including sexuality, substance abuse, health behavior and promotion, and much more.
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Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new windowFind images, diagrams, and animations of human anatomy, as well as quick, clear overviews of injuries. Search for body parts (knee, shoulder, joints, etc.) and explore the result tabs.
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MedlinePlusExplore easy-to-understand health information, including fitness and exercise topics that cover sports injuries, safety, nutrition, and more. Also see the Medical Encyclopedia and Medical Dictionary.
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Websites
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Sports Medicine – About.comFind basic overviews on common sports injuries, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, overtraining issues, and more.
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Inner Body AnatomyExplore the 12 anatomy systems of the human body using interactive models.
Print Reference Books
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The Muscular System
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Call Number: Reference QP321 .A32 2004Explore the anatomy and physiology of muscles, including muscle development, energy use, injuries, importance to health, and adaptation to exercise. -
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine
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Call Number: Reference RC1206 .O355 2005Learn about specific sports and fitness injuries, prevention, and treatment. The appendixes at the back include safety tips, common injuries, and recommended nutrition by sport. -
Sports Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach
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Call Number: Link Level RC1210 .S76 2005Look here for in-depth information on injuries by sport and by body part or region. It also covers topics such as nutrition, fluid balance, and substance abuse. -
Schaum's Outline of Human Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9780071406062Publication Date: 2002-03-01Boiled-down essentials of the top-selling Schaum's Outline series for the student with limited time. For students looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, it would have to be Schaum's Easy Outline series.
