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EXS 4301: Issues in Sports/Exercise: Books

Books

Why use these:  Use books for broad information about a topic, such as historical background, biographical information, or to fully understand the context of a specific research topic.  All books listed are in the General Collection, which is on the Third Floor of the library. In addition to these books, you can search the library's catalog for your topic of interest.  You may also browse the relevant sections of the library.

The West Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System to arrange the books in the library.  Here is where books having the subject of Sociology falls in  this classification system:

 

  • GV: Recreation. Leisure
  • GV191.2-200.66 Outdoor life. Outdoor recreation
  • GV201-555 Physical education and training
  • GV557-1198.995 Sports
  • GV861-1017 Ball games: Baseball, football, golf, etc. 
  • GV1040-1060.4 Cycling. Bicycling. Motorcycling 
  • GV1060.5-1098 Track and field athletics
  • GV1100-1150.9 Fighting sports: Bullfighting, boxing, fencing, etc.  
  • QP  Physiology

Biomechanics

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Four Ways to Find and Use Books

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