Reference Books: Print & Online
Finding Information from a Reference
Reference materials are compilations; a "reference" connects a researcher to background information in a way that is intended to be found quickly when needed. Reference materials can be dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, handbooks and guides, catalogs, atlases and maps, directories, almanacs – even the internet.
Using OU Libraries' Catalog
Although the library guide you currently read is considered a reference material, the following lists are not comprehensive. Check the OU Libraries Discover catalog to connect to even more resources. Think about the keywords you would use to search the catalog; for general books containing definitions of terms or overviews of a subject, search for your keywords plus "encyclopedia" or "dictionary." Want reference assistance? Reach out to the STEM Services team at libstem@ou.edu.
Looking for a reference on citation style? Visit the Citations page of the guide.
Finding Books in the Library by Call Number
Books are located in Bizzell Memorial Library in the following call number locations.
Library of Congress Call Numbers for Health & Exercise Science:
Call Number Range | Topic |
---|---|
QM | Human Anatomy |
QP 1-981 | Physiology |
QP 351-495 | Neurophysiology, Neuropsychology |
R | Medicine |
RM 216 | Diet Therapy, Clinical Nutrition |
RC 1200 | Sports Medicine |
GV 201-555 | Physical Education and Training |
GV 346-351.5 | School and College Athletics, Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics |
GV 401-433 | Physical Education Facilities |
GV 435-436.7 | Physical Measurements, Physical Tests |
GV 557-1198.995 | Sports |
GV 711 | Coaching |
GV 712-725 | Athletic Contests, Sports Events |
GV 733-734.5 | Professional Sports |
GV 735 | Sports Officiating, Umpires, Referees |
GV 743-749 |
Athletic and Sporting Goods, Supplies |
What's new about the catalog? See if the library has a copy of your class's textbook!
Textbooks on Reserve and course reserve materials are now searchable by course code (ex. HIST 3403), course name (ex. Modern Israel), title (ex. Quiet Street), or author. Some materials are searchable by professor last name (ex. Seidelman). Students can search the catalog or the new Textbook Search Scope (located under the Search Scope drop-down menu).
Sport and Exercise Science
- Dictionary of Sports and Games TerminologyPublication Date: 2010
- Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in AmericaPublication Date: 2004
- Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine byCall Number: RC 1206 .E53 2011ISBN: 9781412961158Publication Date: 2010-11-17
- Routledge Handbook of Physical Activity and Mental Health byISBN: 9780415782999Publication Date: 2013-06-12
- SAGE Dictionary of Sports StudiesPublication Date: 2008
- Gale Encyclopedia of Fitness byCall Number: RA 781.15 .G35 2012ISBN: 9781414490168Publication Date: 2012-05-24PRINT ONLY
- The Physical Education Activity Handbook byCall Number: GV 361 .S295 2006ISBN: 0805379444Publication Date: 2005-10-01PRINT ONLY
- Praeger Handbook of Sports Medicine and Athlete Health byCall Number: RC 1211 .P73 2011ISBN: 0313356416Publication Date: 2010-11-02PRINT ONLY
Health Science and Health Promotion
- The Routledge Handbook of Health CommunicationPublication Date: 2011
- Handbook of Health PsychologyPublication Date: 2012
- A-Z of Health Promotion byCall Number: RA 427.8 .L38 2014ISBN: 9781137350480Publication Date: 2013-11-28PRINT ONLY
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health byCall Number: RA 423 .G35 2013ISBN: 9781414498768Publication Date: 2013-06-06PRINT ONLY