Sport & Exercise Science: Additional Research Resources

This page lists samples of commonly cited works, including examples of electronic versions of print sources, as well as electronic materials that are NOT duplicates of print sources.

A bullet-point list of ways the librarians can help you and links to resources you can use to help yourself.

Save time and effort by setting up an appointment with a librarian early. We can direct you to the most relevant library resources, help you identify relevant subject terms, explain best search methods. and you may even walk away with an article or two!

This image, included on the Penn State University Bio-behavioral Health Help Guide, is a classic example of the hierarchical structure of validity of research as it applies to patient care.

This Help Guide was created by the librarians at the University of Canberra. Displayed is the pyramid structure of evidence that ranks the highest quality of evidence at the peak, i.e., Systematic Reviews, and gradually lesser levels as you move down to the foundation level of the pyramid, i.e., Background information / Expert opinion. -