Subject Guides: KPE 367: Adapted Physical Education (Fotter): Home

Databases

Sports Medicine and Education Index
Contains journals about many aspects of physical education including coaching, sports medicine, and kinesiology; formerly known as Physical Education Index. Requires login with UMaine account.
Medline
Indexes journals containing material dealing with clinical and administrative medicine. Requires login with UMaine account.
PubMed
U.S. National Library of Medicine; affiliated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Covers medical and some life science journals. Compiles citations; some citation sources may need to be accessed from a UMaine account.

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Provides access to a digital library containing journals, books, and primary sources in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Very recent articles may not be accessible, but this is one of the best databases to check for older materials. Requires login with UMaine account.
Google Scholar
Follow the directions on the guide to set up access to Fogler full text journal articles.
Education Full Text This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text material from education and education-related journals, books, and yearbooks. Requires login with UMaine account.
ERIC-Education (ProQuest)
Provides access to education materials listed in the Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. Sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education. Requires login with UMaine account.

Cochrane Library
Systematic reviews assessing healthcare interventions: medications, surgery, education, etc. Supports evidence-based practice.

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
Publishes peer-reviewed research about physical activity adapted for people with disabilities. Requires login with UMaine account.
European Physical Education Review
Publishes research about sport and leisure activities in relation to teaching. Requires login with UMaine account.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Journal of Special Education
Publishes research articles and scholarly reviews about special education in relation to various disabilities. Requires login with UMaine account.
Topics in Early Childhood Special Education
Publishes different types of articles about early intervention for children with potential or perceived developmental disabilities. Requires login with UMaine account.
The Journal of Special Education
Publishes research articles and scholarly reviews about special education in relation to various disabilities. Requires login with UMaine account.
Teacher Education and Special Education
Presents research at the intersection of teacher preparation and education and special education. Requires login with UMaine account.