Key databases
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SPORTDiscus with Full TextFull text and abstract database of scholarly journals and literature for sports and sports medicine studies. Provides extensive coverage in the areas of fitness, health and sport studies including exercise science, nutrition, and injury prevention & rehabilitation. Full-text coverage dating back to 1930.
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Medline CompleteAuthoritative medical information from over 5,400 journals in medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and pre-clinical sciences.
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Rehabilitation Reference CenterA clinical reference tool designed for use by rehabilitation clinicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists at the point of care.
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Web of Science Core CollectionScholarly literature in the fields of science and technology, social science, and arts and humanities. Includes citation searching and metrics. Citations extend as far back as 1900. Includes journal articles, conferences, patents and books.
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CINAHL CompleteComprehensive source for nursing & allied health literature. Provides full text journal articles for more than 1,300 journals with no embargo.
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PsycINFOScholarly literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. Extensive coverage from the 1800's to present. Content includes journal articles, book chapters and reviews, theses, editorials and literature reviews.
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LWW Health Library - Exercise ScienceA collection of foundational and clinical textbooks, videos, clinical cases, and web resources for the study of Exercise science.
Research guides
Systematic Review resources
You may be asked to locate or appraise a systematic review on your research topic - or you may need to complete a systematic review of your own. The books below will give you an overview of systematic review methods:
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Research Methods in Physical Activity and Health
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An outline of historical and scientific context of physical activity and health research and guidance through the research process. Generating literature reviews, the research proposal, selecting a research methodology and quantifying physical activity through to outcome measures, and disseminating findings. -
Systematic Reviews: CRDs Guidance for Undertaking Reviews in Health Care
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A guide for those with an understanding of health research but who are new to systematic reviews or those with limited experience and wanting to learn more. -
Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science
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Suited to undergraduate sports and exercise science students seeking a clear understanding of data and statistics to support their scientific research.
Anatomy images and videos
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Anatomy.TV (Primal Pictures)Interactive multimedia overview of human anatomy. It features three-dimensional animations that illustrate function, biomechanics, and surgical procedures. Clinical videos and textual descriptions supplement the animations and models. Previously called Primal Pictures.
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Acland's Video Atlas of Human AnatomyVideos of real cadaver specimens with narration. Includes three dimensional specimens; the natural colors, texture, and mobility of the living body; dissections; and review sections.
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SMART imagebaseCollection of 11,000+ high quality illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, and other health science topics. Users may download images for educational, non-commercial use in lectures, presentations, slide shows, web sites and more.
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Sports Medicine and Exercise Science in VideoCollection of videos covering fitness and health assessment, disease management, injury treatment, nutrition, medical fitness, sport science, work-site wellness and exercise adherence.
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Last reviewed: 15 April 2019