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Databases for Physical Education

SPORTDiscus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
The world's most comprehensive full text source for sports, fitness, health and sports medicine literature.
Informit Health Collection This link opens in a new window
Australia-focused multidisciplinary nursing and allied health collection covering addictions, mental health, indigenous peoples' health, disease prevention, public health & more.
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CINAHL Plus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Core research tool for nursing and allied health literature.
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
This full text database covers an array of nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health and medical law.
A+ Education This link opens in a new window
Australian database containing in-depth coverage of the learning, teaching and management issues facing all teaching professionals.
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ERIC (Education Resource Information Center) This link opens in a new window
Provides access to education literature and resources, including the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index.

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Browzine This link opens in a new window
BrowZine is a tool that lets you browse, read and monitor the Library’s collection of scholarly ejournals from any device. Search for ejournals for your research and study using a powerful taxonomy and create your own bookshelf for future reference.
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SEPEP (Sport Education in Physical Education Program)
The Sport Education in Physical Education Program (SEPEP) is a curriculum model for use in school physical education programs (Access provided upon registration for free membership).
The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc. (ACHPER)
ACHPER is the leading professional association representing teachers and other professionals working in the fields of health and physical education.
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
ESSA is a professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners
Australian Camps Association (ACA)
ACA is the national peak body for residential camps and outdoor providers.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
AIHW is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare.
The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)
ASCA is an incorporated non-profit organisation and is the peak national body for strength and conditioning (S&C) professionals in Australia.
The Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA)
(OCA) is the national peak body which advocates for and represents organisations and individuals that employ outdoor adventure activities.
Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA)
Australia’s peak professional body for dietitians specialising in sports nutrition.
PE Central
PE Central provides physical educators with information and resources to help them deliver developmentally and instructionally appropriate physical education to their students.
Western Australia Health and Physical Education School Curriculum
SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators
SHAPE America's mission is to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport.
The International Federation of Sports Medicine
FIMS is strongly committed to the promotion and development of Sports Medicine throughout the world
Teaching Ideas PE
Teaching Ideas PE contains free classroom activity ideas, downloadable resources, display photos and other educational content.

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