LibGuides: Kinesiology: Internet Sources

Evaluating Online Sources

Use these criteria to evaluate web sites:

Authority/Responsibility

Purpose

Currency

Objectivity

Accuracy

Appropriateness

More details can be found at Evaluating Sources

A Fencing Scene, 1827

"A Fencing Scene, 1827." The Bridgeman Art Library Archive. London: Bridgeman, 2008. Credo Reference. Web. 19 January 2011.

American Kinesiology Association
Supports the study of physical activity in higher education.
National Strength & Conditioning Association
Research information on strength training and conditioning. Includes career resources.
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory at University of Pittsburgh
Collaborative effort of Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
Penn State Biomechanics Lab
Reasearch and tutorials on the study of human motion in sport, health, and disease.
Physical Activity & Health
From the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
Physical fitness including benchmarks for different ages. From usa.gov
Sports & Recreation Videos
From about.com, this site offers instructional videos on golf swings, skating, skiing, and skateboarding.

Healthy TriState
Information about annual marathon and triathalon
Marshall University Recreation Center
Open to all MU students. Memberships are available to others.
PATH - Paul Ambrose Trail for Health
This blog provides information about the development of a fitness trail named in honor of Dr. Paul Ambrose, a graduate of Marshall.
Tri State Racer
Fitness opportunities in the Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky Tri-State area