Sport
This information sheet will give you an idea of the resources you can access in the
Learning Centre and on Learning Centre Online.
Books
There are many books available for your subject. The easiest way to find the books
you are looking for is to search the Library Catalogue. Try using some of these
search terms:
BTEC sport, Nutrition, Fitness, Sports Massage
Relevant books in the Learning Centre include:
 BTEC Level 2 First in Sport - Commons (2010)
613.71
 Sport Level 3 BTEC National – Barker (2010)
613.71
 The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition 6th edition – Bean (2009) 613.202
 Fitness Instructor’s Handbook - Coulson (2007)
617.71
 The Complete Guide to Sports Massage - Girling (2007)
613.704
Ask a member of staff for help finding the subjects you need.
eBooks
You can find electronic books on Learning Centre Online in college and at home.
You have access to thousands of titles, they are free to use, convenient, and you
can search for information anywhere in the book.
Relevant eBooks include:
 Development, Coaching and Fitness – Stafford Brown (2010)
 Performance and Excellence - Rea (2010)
 Sport and Exercise Science – Murray (2005)
 Sport Psychology – Jarvis (1999)
If you need help accessing eBooks, please speak to the Learning Centre staff.
Journals, magazines and newspapers
The Learning Centre has national and regional daily newspapers, as well as a
number of magazines and journals that may be useful for your course. These
include:
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Trail
Mountain Bike Rider
Western Mail
Times
South Wales Argus
E-resources
Learning Centre Online also has a range of electronic resources that you may find
useful.
Issues Online - Articles, statistics and facts on Diet & Nutrition, Fitness & Obesity.
Britannica Online School Edition – search for information in encyclopaedias,
magazines, videos and websites.
British Journal of Sports Medicine – online articles relating to sports medicine,
exercise and health.
Anatomy & Physiology Online – Online images and models
Welsh Assembly Government - Links to Welsh health and wellbeing policy .
Websites
You are welcome to use the computers in the Learning Centre for college related
internet research.
You may find the following websites useful:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science
Interactive website on topics such as anatomy,
body and mind.
http://www.sportscoachuk.org
This is a charitable organisation dedicated to
the development and implementation of
coaches and coaching throughout the United
Kingdom.
http://www.brianmac.co.uk/
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Interactive website providing information on
topics related to developing athletic ability and
coaching expertise to help fitness enthusiasts.