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Introduction to Exercise Science

This guide is intended to help you find a book, locate a journal or article, navigate a database, and find quality sites on the Internet on the subject of exercise science.Bio 110

Definition of Exercise Science

Exercise physiologyexercise science, kinesiology, or a related field. develop fitness and exercise programs that help patients recover from chronic diseases and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility.

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Getting a Working Knowledge of your topic

Items in the Reference collection -- particularly subject encyclopedias -- are great starting points for your research. Encyclopedia articles offer concise overviews of a topic, summaries of key research in a particular discipline, and often include a bibliography which can serve as a starting list of sources for your project