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Fitness: Fitness

A guide to information on fitness topics.

Teacher Assignment Links

* Google Search / Website Evaluation

Evaluate your selection before using:

1. Authority?

  • An individual? An organization? An educational institution?
  • What education or experience makes them an expert?

2. Objectivity?

  • What is the purpose of the site?
  • Basic information? Persuasion? Selling something?
  • What is the motive? Beware of bias (especially from .orgs)

3. Currency?

  • When was the site created? Last updated?
  • Is this current enough for my research?
  • Do the links work?

4. Content Quality?

  • Where does the information come from?
  • Does the author credit sources or give references?
    • References are different than links to “additional information”!
Google Web Search

Gale eBooks

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Suggestion:  Complete a keyword search (or several!) and use the "Browse Issues" tab to find relevant information on your topic. Topic Portal Pages include:

Athletes & Sports       Dietary Supplements       Dieting       Drugs & Athletes     Marijuana       Nutrition       Title IX       Youth Sports

* Salem Health (eBook Collection)

Salem Health eBook titles such as Nutrition and Adolescent Health & Wellness contain relevant fitness information.

Health and Wellness Resource Center

Suggestion:  Complete a keyword search, or use "Browse Topics" to select a relevant topic.  Each of the topics below has a "portal page" of articles and resources.

Concussion       Diets       Exercise       Marijuana       Medical Marijuana       Nutrition       Nutritional Supplements       Traumatic Brain Injury       Weight Loss Drugs

* Teen Health and Wellness

Suggestion: Complete a keyword search, or use the Subject Menu (left-hand side) to find articles relevant to your research.  The "Nutrition, Fitness, and Appearance" subject contains several articles related to fitness topics.  

* Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine eCollection