Kinesiology

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If you're browsing the stacks, try these call numbers.  Remember, we have online books as well that you'll only find in Omni.

The LC Call Number classifications

  • Biomechanics:  QP88 or QP300 - 336
  • Human anatomy: QM
  • Human physiology: QP34 - 41
  • Kinesiology: QP301 - 310
  • Musculosketal system: RC925 - 935
  • Nervous System Anatomy: QM451 - 471
  • Orhopaedic surgery and physical rehabilitation: RD701-811
  • Physical Therapy: RM695 - 931
  • Rehabilitation Therapy: RM695 - 931
  • Sports Medicine: RC1200 - 1245

Terminology Notes:

All university catalogues, including Omni, use LCSH (Library of Congress Subject Headings)  to help us identify items of interest. These can be general or specific, depending on your topic.

Sample subject headings for general topics:

  • Applied kinesiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Clinical exercise - physiology
  • Eurythmics
  • Exercise
  • Exercise - Physiological aspects
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Eye-hand coordination
  • Foot Movements
  • Gait in humans
  • Grip strength
  • Human beings - Attitude and movement
  • Human Locomotion
  • Human Mechanics
  • Joints - physiology
  • Joints Range of motion
  • Kinesiology
  • Mechanical ability
  • Motor ability
  • Motor Learning
  • Movement Education
  • Movement therapy
  • Movement, Psychology of
  • Muscle Strength
  • Muscle Motility
  • Occupational therapy
  • Physical Education and Training
  • Physical Fitness
  • Physical therapy
  • Physical therapy assistant
  • Sitting Position         
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Physical therapy
  • Stretch Physiology

Instead of trying to guess at a good subject heading, use a keyword search. Then look at the subjects applied to what you find.

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