There are lots of databases that contain articles about sport and exercise sciences, and they are all available via LibrarySearch – just click on the “Find databases” link in the left-hand menu and you will see an alphabetical list. Browse the list until you find the one you want. The most useful databases for your subject include:

Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy this resource presents video recordings of real dissected human cadaveric specimens. The specimens have not been embalmed and therefore retain the colour, texture and mobility of the living body. The recordings show real life movement and transcripts of the audio can be printed out.

Human Kinetics Library features a collection of cross-searchable e-books and videos on fitness, exercise, coaching and sport.

MEDLINE covers literature on biomedicine, including the allied health fields and the biological and physical sciences as they relate to medicine and health care. Information comes from approximately 5,600 journals published world-wide, with some in full text.

Mintel - Consumer trend tracking, analysis and interpretation of changes in culture markets, brands and consumer behaviour. Includes some insights on the sport and leisure industry.

PsycARTICLES Full Text a database of over 204,000 full text peer-reviewed articles from 58 journals published by the American Psychological Association and affiliated organisations.

PsycINFO covers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines including medicine, sociology, physiology and behavioural science. Produced by the American Psychological Association it covers literature from the 1800s to the present from more than 2,500 journal titles.

ScienceDirect searches across 2,500 peer-reviewed titles – or over 9.5 million articles. This is a good source for journal articles on the scientific and medical aspects of sport; a category Sports Sciences, Therapy and Medicine is included as part of Health Sciences.

SPORTDiscus with Full Text a comprehensive source of literature in the sport, fitness and related disciplines, with more than 660 full text journals and full text coverage dating back to 1930. Subjects cover all areas from sports physiology and psychology to physical education and recreation.

Visible Body an interactive multimedia resource containing 3D anatomy and physiology models, animations, illustrations, quizzes and more. Premium content includes a Human Anatomy Atlas, Muscle, Skeleton, Heart & Circulatory and Physiology animations modules.

Web of Science (WoS) a multi-disciplinary service, where you can search for articles from over 18,000 journals in a wide range of science fields. You can access full-text journal articles, if the Library has an active subscription.

You will find guides next to the database title (for most databases) on the “Find databases” pages, and you can also access these guides on the Library and Learning Resources web pages.

Library Guide - Sport and Exercise Sciences