Research Guides: Health and Fitness Science Research Guide: Books and eBooks

Use the library catalog to search for books on your subject, or place holds on the books listed below:

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Anatomy and Physiology by Michael P. McKinley; Valerie Dean O'Loughlin; Theresa Stouter Bidle
ISBN: 9781259398629
Publication Date: 2018
This resource offers a clearly written and expertly illustrated beginner's path through the human body. The teaching approach emphasizes the interdependence of body systems and the text uses real-life clinical examples and assessments that encourage application and synthesis.
Rebuilding Milo by Aaron Horschig; Kevin Sonthana
ISBN: 9781628604221
Publication Date: 2021
This book explores common injuries that stem from weightlifting. It offers simple guidelines for uncovering and addressing movement problems.
Decolonizing Wellness by Dalia Kinsey
ISBN: 9781637740309
Publication Date: 2022
In this book, registered dietitian and nutritionist Dalia Kinsey teaches readers how to improve health without restriction, eliminate stress around food and eating, and turn food into a source of pleasure instead of shame.
Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden
ISBN: 9780393254334
Publication Date: 2019
This is an eye-opening exploration of how the human body can best recover and adapt to sports and fitness training.
Science of Pilates by Tracy Ward
ISBN: 9780744064230
Publication Date: 2022
This book has with annotated artworks that show the mechanics of Pilates, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, and much more.

Wake Tech students have access to thousands of eBooks. Try these databases or the titles below:

Ebook Central (opens in new window)
- Over 35,000 eBooks available to read and download.
eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) (opens in new window)
- This database allows you to use an online dictionary and create a citation for the eBook

Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook by James Chambers (editor)
ISBN: 9780780817265
Publication Date: 2019
This resource provides information about the health benefits of physical activity. It discusses the guidelines for physical activity in people of all ages and diverse fitness levels, including those with disabilities, chronic diseases, and other challenges.
Anatomy Essentials for Dummies by Maggie A. Norris; Donna Rae Siegfried
ISBN: 9781119590156
Publication Date: 2019
(You are NOT a dummy!!) This book focuses on core concepts taught in a typical Anatomy course including technical names and terms for the human body.
Train for Strength by The Experts at Gold's Gym at
ISBN: 9781978506565
Publication Date: 2018
This is an introductory guide to resistance/weight training. It introduces readers to the science behind lifting weights, the importance of strength training, and more.
Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education by Justin A. Haegele (Editor); Samuel R. Hodge (Editor); Deborah R. Shapiro (Editor)
ISBN: 9780367146115
Publication Date: 2020
This handbook represents the first comprehensive and evidence-based review of theory, research, and practice in the field of adapted physical education (APE).
Your Upper Body Your Yoga by Bernie Clark
ISBN: 9781777687311
Publication Date: 2022
This resource looks at yogic upper body exercises from both the Western anatomical/biomechanical point of view and the modern yoga perspective. It is filled with detail, discussion, illustrations and practical advice for bodies of all types.