Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport: Find Articles & More

Background information gives you a general overview of a topic and is a great way to find keywords and learn basic concepts. You can use one of the encyclopedias or other resources listed below. 

Academic articles contain original research on a narrow topic. They are usually peer-reviewed and are published in scholarly journals. 

To find articles on your topic, use keywords to search in one of the databases listed below. For additional help, check out our tutorial on finding scholarly / peer-reviewed articles.

If the article you want isn't available in full text you can request it for free from Interlibrary Loan. 

Scholarly books are much longer than articles and they provide more depth and context. You can find physical books or e-books using the search box below. Try searching by subject, keyword, author, or title. 

To browse our physical books in the Cravens Library, reference the following call numbers:

Note: Most textbooks are held behind the Main Circulation Desk - Cravens Library 4th Floor.

ILL for Books

Can't find the book you're looking for? Visit our Interlibrary Loan page to request a copy at no cost to you. Wait times may vary for physical materials.

Note: Textbooks are not available through ILL.

Not sure how ILL works? Using Interlibrary Loan for Books (Video Tutorial)

Notes About Library Textbooks... 

• We have some but not all course textbooks for any given discipline.
• Physical copies of text and reference materials are limited and may not be available for checkout.
• Electronic textbooks may be linked through WKU Libraries or a third-party site and have limited access.
• If we have one of your textbooks, check with your instructor's guidelines to ensure the edition is acceptable.