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Education

Health and PE

In addition to using  the key educational databases listed under Education Databases...here are some specific resources for Health and PE.

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (JTPE)
Features research articles based on classroom and laboratory studies, descriptive and survey studies, summary and review articles, and discussion of current topics of interest to physical educators at every level.

Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy: Journal of the Physical Education Association of the United Kingdom
Formerly known as the European Journal of Physical Education (1996-2003), this UK-based journal promotes the communication of educational research in physical education and youth sport and related fields such as teacher and coach education.

European Physical Education Review
Stimulates and presents scholarly enquiry in the broad field of physical education, including sport and leisure issues and research. Bringing together contributions from a wide range of disciplines across the natural and social sciences and humanities, Special Issues are occasionally devoted to major topics and themes within the field.

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD)
Produced by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, JOPERD’s mission is to advance the common goals and discrete roles of health, physical education, recreation and dance professionals who are committed to improving the quality of life through the movement arts and sciences, sport, and leisure.

The Physical Educator
Originally published in 1940 by Phi Epsilon Kappa as a quarterly publication for its fraternity members, The Physical Educator is one of the longest standing journals providing research-based articles relating to physical education, health, recreation, and related areas.\

Journal of Physical Education New Zealand
Includes professional research articles and book reviews. Articles are sourced from throughout the world.

African Journal for Physical Health Education Recreation and Dance
Aims to provide a forum for physical educators, health educators and dance specialists, and other related professionals in Africa.