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Welcome to the History and Physical Education Guide

Health and Physical Education focuses on promoting physical well-being, mental health, fitness, and lifelong healthy habits in students. Research in this area examines effective teaching strategies, curriculum development, wellness policies, youth development, and the impact of physical activity on academic and social outcomes. It often draws on disciplines like kinesiology, nutrition, psychology, and education.

Common Search Terms: physical education, health education, fitness and learning, motor development, sports in schools.
Suggested Resources: Education Databases, such as ERIC or Education Research Complete.

After reviewing this guide, students will be able to:

Find books, articles, and other library resources related to key topics in education.
Identify and use effective keywords to begin research in the field of education.

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If you want to just browse the Masland Library shelves for books related to Health and Physical Education use the call number ranges below.

Hint: These can be great Keywords/Search Terms

	Call Number Ranges
Physical education and training	GV201-555
School and college athletics. Intramural and interscholastic athletics.	GV346-351.5
Physical education facilities. Sports facilities. Including gymnasiums, athletic fields, playgrounds, etc.	GV401-433
Physical measurements. Physical tests. etc.	GV435-436.7
Gymnastics. Gymnastic exercises. Including calisthenics, heavy exercises, acrobatics, etc.	GV460-555
Sports	GV557-1198.995
Coaching	GV711
Water Sports: Canoeing, sailing, yachting, scuba diving, etc.	GV770.3-840
Winter Sports: Ice Hockey, skiing, bobsledding, snowmobiling, etc.	GV840.7-857
Track and Field athletics	GV1060.5-1098
Wrestling	GV1195-1198.995
Dancing	GV1580-1799.4
Personal health and hygiene. Including clothing, bathing, exercises, travel, nutrition, sleep, sex, hygiene.	RA773-788
Human Anatomy	QM1-695
Physiology	QP1-(981)