Collins Memorial Library: Exercise Science: Getting Started

What's a tertiary source?

Tertiary sources are excellent starting points! They consist of information synthesized from primary and secondary sources. Examples include:

Almanacs
Chronologies
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Directories
Fact books
Guidebooks
Indexes, abstracts, bibliographies used to locate primary and secondary sources
Manuals
Textbooks

These resources give you succinct overviews of your topic, explain scholarly arguments, point out interesting questions, and refer you to especially key sources.

Print Reference Sources

Sports Science by Simon P.R. Jenkins
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ISBN: 0906522366
Publication Date: 2005
Exceptionally clear definitions of the many scientific and technical terms used in kinesiology and sports science are provided in this sports reference. Covering many subdisciplines that include biochemistry, biomechanics, functional anatomy, epidemiology, kinanthropometry, motor behavior, nutrition, psychology, physiology, and sociology, and with references to key books and journal articles, these volumes help to gain a clear overview of sports science.
Encyclopedia of Sports Science by John Zumerchik (Editor)
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ISBN: 0028975065
Publication Date: 1997
Sscientific information is cleverly interwoven with sports facts and stories. This balance between technical scientific information and interesting sports references makes the Encyclopedia accessible to readers of all types.
Sobotta by Reinhard Putz; Reinhard Pabst
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ISBN: 9780702033230
Publication Date: 2008-10-23
The Sobotta Atlas covers the complete macroscopic anatomy in full detail and exceptional quality with almost 2000 figures. This unparalleled Atlas of Anatomy is organised by body region.
Atlas of Human Anatomy by Rittenhouse Book Distributors Staff
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ISBN: 0914168800
Publication Date: 1998

Gale Virtual Reference Library

Start your search for background information with these resources. Gale Virtual Reference Library includes the full text of over 100 subject encyclopedias spanning multiple disciplines, including the World of Sports Science encyclopedia.

Gale eBooks
Provides full text online access to Gale electronic books, including encyclopedias and other reference resources.

Online Reference Sources

Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine by Lyle J. Micheli
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ISBN: 145226581X
Publication Date: 2010
This encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and evidence-based applications on the topic of sports medicine.
Sports Science by K. Lee Lerner; Brenda Wilmoth Lerner
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ISBN: 9781414406138
Publication Date: 2007
A theoretical and practical treatment of all aspects of sports science and exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Particular emphasis is placed on such high-interest topics as sports medicine, specifically the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries.
The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine by Michael Kent (Editor)
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ISBN: 0192622633
Publication Date: 2006
Covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, training principles and techniques, and sports injury and rehabilitation. Updated to incorporate recent advances, for example in the areas of gene technology and drug and doping regulations.
Food and Fitness: a dictionary of diet and exercise by Michael Kent
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ISBN: 0198631472
Publication Date: 1997
Consists of a dictionary that enables users to evaluate the claims made about different diets and types of exercise. Covers matters relating to diet and exercise including diet methods, food supplements, sex and exercise, sports injuries, anatomy, energy-related terms, exercises for improving strength, flexibility, stamina, weight control, training methods and principles, calorie requirements of different activities, and much more.

Reference Resources: Nutrition & Supplements

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements by Paul M. Coates (Editor)
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ISBN: 0824755049
Publication Date: 2004
Presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that rigorously review the most significant scientific research, funneling basic chemical, preclinical, and clinical data into a descriptive and useful form.
CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition by Carolyn D. Berdanier
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ISBN: 0849396824
Publication Date: 1998
The CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition concisely defines hundreds of terms used in nutrition science, providing quick answers to questions encountered by physicians, nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, pharmacists, and students in their day-to-day work and research. Reflecting the hybrid nature of nutrition science, the book collects terms from biochemistry, molecular biology, and other related disciplines in one convenient volume.
A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition by David A. Bender
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ISBN: 0198609612
Publication Date: 2005-04-28
This dictionary is ideal for anyone who enjoys food and would like a handy, non-technical guide to the terms they encounter on food labels, in advertising, or in the media. Ten appendices list food additives, vitamins, and nutrients, and clear guidance is also included on which foods are good sources of major nutrients.