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Where are Physical Education books located in the Golisano Library?

Call Number:

GV - Recreation and Leisure.
Some books may be located in the Education classifications (LB or LC) if the emphasis is on instruction and teaching. Physical education and health may be in the R classification for medicine.

Subject Headings

Physical Education and Training
Basketball Training
Games
Movement Education
Motor Learning
Weight Training

Related Headings include
Athletics
Exercise
Sports

Where can I find background or quick facts about Physical education?

New books are currently being added in this area. Check the call numbers and new book shelves for additions. Reference works are found in Games and sports by name.

Journals

Journal of Health Physical Education and Recreation

Spotlight on websites

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

National Association for Sport and Physical Education http://www.aahperd.org/Naspe/

PE Central: The Premier Website for Health and Physical Education
http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html

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