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Physical Education Article Databases
Recommended
ERIC
(Educational Resource Information Center)
Literature and resources from The U.S. Dept. of Education.
Other Suggestions
Professional Development Collection
Designed for professional educators, the PDC consists of more than 550 journal titles (over 350 peer-reviewed) as well as 200 educational reports.
Encyclopædia Britannica
An authoritative information source with articles, images, videos and links to reviewed websites.
Physical Education Web Links
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
The largest organization of professionals supporting and assisting those involved in physical education, leisure, fitness, dance, health promotion and education and all specialties related to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
American Hiking Society
Introduces the American Hiking Society (AHS), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and expanding public and private trails, protecting the interest of hikers, educating the public about the benefits of hiking and trails, increasing the constituency for trails, and fostering research on trail issues.
Cyberwest Magazine
A periodical about outdoor recreation in the western United States. Includes news about skiing, hiking, hot springs, and other activities. Offers information on snow boarding, snowshoeing, biking, rivers, and surfing.
DesertUSA Magazine
Provides information on parks and monuments, recreation and wilderness areas, cities and towns, and historic sites. Contains articles on activities such as wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, biking, photography, water sports, rock climbing, and horseback riding, among others. Includes desert maps and information on the geology and environment of the desert. Offers access to previous issues.
Disabled Sports USA
A nonprofit organization providing sports and recreation services to children and adults with disabilities. Contains position statements and legal information. Links to sites related to disabled sports and recreation, disabilities, and sports and recreation. Offers vision impairment information.
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP)
Presents Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP), provided by Greer Consulting Services, Inc. Features attractions, activities, locations, publications, tours, gear, and forums about the outdoors. Offers access to articles and other publications about wildlife. Provides information about nature clubs and organizations. Links to national parks, forests, wilderness areas, and wildlife refuges.
National Association of Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports
A not-for-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life of every individual in the United States through the promotion of physical fitness and healthy lifestyles and by fostering and supporting Councils for physical activity, health and sports.
National Park Service (NPS)
Features include "Visit Your Parks", "Links to the Past", "NatureNet", "ParkSmart", and an InfoZone. Covers park histories, culture and places, natural resources, education and interpretation, a bookshop, news and links.
Snowlink
Snowlink has nearly 1000 links for people who like skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing or snowshoeing. The site provides information on snow sports company Web sites, information on equipment, clothing, lessons, conditions, resorts and more.
The MtbREVIEW
A site by mountain bikers for mountain bikers. Provides consumers with the opportunity to review and learn about the products they use, as well as to have a forum to interact with people who share a common interest.
