Abbey Park Campus Library
Subject Guide Sports and Related Courses
©LEICESTER COLLEGE September 2017
Subjects & Class Numbers You will find useful information at the following shelf numbers: 150
Psychology
306.483
Sociology of Sport
344.099
Sport & the Law
611/612
Anatomy & Physiology
612.044
Exercise Physiology
612.76
Biomechanics
613.2
Nutrition (General)
613.2024796
Sports Nutrition
613.7 – 613.71
Fitness, Physical Education
615.822
Sports Massage
617.1027
Sports Injury
796
Sport
796.01
Psychology of Sport
796.069
Sports Administration
796.077
Sports Coaching
796.3-799
Particular Sports e.g. Ball Games, Swimming
English and maths resources: We have a wide range of English and maths resources to support you in both Functional Skills and GCSE. English resources are located at 400, maths at 510. Some resources are available online.
Journals taken by the library in your subject area: Coaching: an International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice (online subscription only 2011-2014) European Journal of Sport Science (+ online digital edition) Health and Fitness International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching (+ online digital edition) International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology (online subscription only 2009-2014) Journal of Human Sport and Exercise (open access peer reviewed) Journal of Sport and Health Science (open access peer reviewed) Journal of Sports Sciences (Online subscription only 2005/2006) Peak Performance (Online subscription only) Psychology Review Sociology Review
Useful reference books for your course: ADAMS, M., 2010. BTEC First Sport. Harlow: Pearson Education. BARKER, R., 2010. BTEC National Sport Level 3: book 1. Harlow: Pearson Education. BARKER, R., 2010. BTEC National Sport Level 3: book 2. Harlow: Pearson Education. STAFFORD-BROWN, J., 2010. BTEC First Sport. London: Hodder Education. STAFFORD-BROWN, J., 2010. BTEC National Sport and Exercise Science. London: Hodder Education. STAFFORD-BROWN, J., 2010. BTEC National Sport Level 3: development, coaching and fitness. London: Hodder Education STAFFORD-BROWN, J., 2010. BTEC National Sport Level 3: performance and excellence. London: Hodder Education WESSON, K., 2005. Sport and PE: a complete guide to advanced level study. 3rd ed. London: Hodder Arnold
Key Internet sites: Department of Culture Media & Sport http://www.culture.gov.uk Government department covering sport with links, government policy, organisations. English Sports Council http://www.sportengland.org News, lottery funding and a sports gateway including an A-Z listing of sports, sport facilities, national and regional contacts. Exercise Physiology http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/exercise-physiology.html Sports physiology site containing basic information on physiology and articles on aspects of training and performance Health A-Z http://www.myoptumhealth.com/portal Family health and well-being Website. Includes nutrition and lifestyle advice. Sport Development http://www.sportdevelopment.info/ A collection of resources for students about sports development in the UK. Includes a document library with 100's of downloadable documents on sports development spanning 45 years. Teach PE http://www.teachpe.com/anatomy/index.php Human Anatomy and Physiology explained in simple bite sized chunks
E-library http://moodle2.lec.ac.uk 24 hour online access to collection of electronic resources including databases, subject guides, e-books and e-journals and pre-selected websites. Please ask at the Enquiry Desk for help in using any of these resources
@LibrariesLC