The following categories contain links to various sources on the web relating
to the field of personal fitness. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content of these websites, the usual information evaluation measures should be taken by the researcher. For tips on how to evaluate information found on websites go to our Evaluating Websites Tutorial.

The Physical Education & Athletics Research Guide provides tips on how to find books available in the Library collection, and and tips on how to find journal, magazine and newspaper articles available in MCC Libraries article databases.

Why Physical Fitness ?

• The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports - This site
  provides links to publications about physical activity, fitness, health,
  nutrition and sports, offered by other Federal agencies.
• Yahoo/Health/Fitness - This site provides an in-depth list of fitness topics with links to many associated websites.
• Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - The
  Surgeon General's report provides a comprehensive review of the impact
  of physical activity on health status.
• Exercise: A Healthy Habit to Start and Keep - This online brochure is part
  of the "American Academy of Family Physicians Health Facts" series.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fit Society® Page - "A quarterly electronic newsletter written for the general public on a variety
  of popular health and fitness topics. Expert commentary and features on exercise, nutrition, sports, and health offer tips and techniques for maintaining a physically fit lifestyle."

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Components of Fitness

• Physical Activity for Everyone - This site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on the five components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility.
• Fitness Training.net - This site provides information on the following components of fitness: Cardiorespiratory (CR) Fitness, Muscular Strength,  Flexibility, Nutrition and Fitness, Environmental Considerations, Injuries and Prevention.

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Exercise Myths & Fallacies

• Fit and Fat - This page from CalorieControl.org discusses De-Bunking the Myth: "Fit and Fat" is Not What You think.
• Common Fitness Myths - Six common fitness myths as reported in the American Council on Exercise (ACE) survey of more than 1,500 certified fitness professionals.
• Exploding Ten Exercise Myths - From the Nutrition Action Newsletter, published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, this article discusses ten popular exercise myths.

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Warm-Up and Stretching

• Warm Up Right - An article from the Arthritis Today magazine on warm up and stretching exercises to use as part of your exercise routine.
• Warm Up Activities & Stretching Exercises - An article from the The Stretching & Sports Injury Newsletter on how to warm up properly to reduce the risk of sports injury.
• The Home Stretch - This article from the University of California at Berkeley WellnessLetter.com website presents information on ballistic and static stretching and provides an illustrated basic warm-up stretching program.

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Musculoskeletal System

• Biology of the Musculoskeletal System - This section on Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders from the Merck Manual Home Edition provides links to information on aging's effects, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and burses.
• Loyola University Medical Education Network - The Bone Box - The site provides Information and diagrams of bones of the human body.
• Loyola University Medical Education Network - The Master Muscle List - This site allows you to select any muscle in the human body and get a diagram as well as the origin, insertion, action and nerve control.

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Cardio-Respiratory System

• Loyola University Medical Education Network - Learn Your Arteries - This site allows you to select any part of the human body and view the arteries that provide for blood flow.
• American Heart Association - Here you will find links to categories of information on Diseases & Conditions, Healthy Lifestyle, and the Heart & Stroke Encyclopedia.

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Body Composition - Weight Control

• Body Composition Tests - Information from the American Heart Association on how to calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI).
• Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults - This site provides Information on this strength-training program developed by experts at Tufts University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It also provides links to additional health, fitness, and nutrition resources.
• Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity - This 2007 report on obesity is provided by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Included in this report are body mass index maps of the United States population.
• Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program - From the Weight Control Information Network (WIN), a national service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, this site discusses features a responsible and safe weight-loss program should have.
• Eating Disorders - This page from MedlinePlus® provides information on the following aspects of eating disorders: prevention/screening, coping, diagnosis, research, and treatment.
• Weight and Obesity - Links to diet and weight control information courtesy of the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC).

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Nutrition - Vegetarianism

• Ask The Dietitian - This site provides information about many topics related to nutrition using a question and answer format.
• American Diabetes Association - This site provides information for health care professionals and the public on the different types of diabetes.
• American Dietetic Association - This site provides information about nutrition and a wide variety of educational materials.
• FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) - This site provides information about food labeling, food additives and foodborne illness.
• USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center - This site provides information concerning dietary guidelines and food labels.
• Nutrition Analysis Tool (NAT) - Developed at the University of Illinois, NAT enables you to analyze foods for their nutritional composition and to calculate your nutritional needs based upon energy expenditures.
• Fast Food Facts - Interactive Food Finder - This site provides nutritional information about foods and beverages from various fast-food providers.
• FoodSafety.gov - This site is maintained by the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and includes sections on Foodborne Pathogens, National Food Safety Programs, Consumer Advice, News & Safety Alerts.
• More People Trying Vegetarian Diets - A reprint of an article on vegetarian diets originally published in the FDA Consumer.
• Vegetarian Diet - This page from MedlinePlus® provides a list of links to food tips for children and teenagers, and information on nutritional concerns.
• The Vegetarian Resource Group - Here you will find vegetarian recipes, information on nutritional elements for vegetarians, as well as guides & handouts for foods that meet specific criteria, and excerpts from The Vegetarian Journal.

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Cardiovascular Exercise

• Get Fit - This page on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) website provides access to a variety of fitness information such as: Fit Facts®, Health & Fitness Tips, Fitness Q&A ,and Exercise Library.
• PE Central - This site provides information for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth.
• The Exercise & Physical Fitness Page - This site from the Dept. of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University provides information about what aerobic exercise is, its benefits, the different types, and tips on how to get started.

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Weight Training

• Beginning a Weight Training Program - An overview from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) of the benefits, equipment, limitations and precautions associated with weight training.
• Get Fit - This page on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) website provides access to a variety of fitness information such as: Fit Facts®, Health & Fitness Tips, Fitness Q&A ,and Exercise Library.
• Weight-Training and Weight Lifting Safety - An article from FamilyDoctor.org which provides basic guidelines for weight lifting.

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Ergogenic Aids

• Nutritional Ergogenic Aids - This site from the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics defines the term ergogenic aid, and provides guidelines to follow when evaluating the nutritional safety of supplements.
• Ergogenic Aids - Links to information on anabolic steroid abuse and athletic supplements from the Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC).
• Ergogenic Aids: Nutritional Supplements for Athletes - From the McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a summary of some of the most popular supplemental ergogenic aids and their claimed action, side effects, and legality.

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Back Care

• Lifting Tips - Suggestions from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) on how to lift properly to avoid strains and sprains.
• Back.com - The Do's and Dont's of bending and lifting.
• Back Pain - Contents of this page from MedlinePlus® include: Diagnosis/Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention/Screening, and Anatomy/Physiology.
• Low Back Pain - This site from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presents information on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of low back pain.

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Stress Management - Mental Health

• American Institute of Stress - A non profit organization established in 1978 to serve as a clearinghouse for information on all stress related subjects.
• American Psychological Association (APA) - This site provides information on stress management and psychological disorders.
• The Humor Project - This site provides information and practical ideas related to humor.
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - This site provides information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for numerous mental disorders.
• American Psychiatric Association - Choose the "Public Information" link to access APA Fact Sheets and other resources pertaining to mental illness.
• Relaxation Techniques - This site provides relaxation exercises with links to facts about stress and methods of measuring stress.
• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - This site provides sections of information on different types of eating disorders. Click on the "Eating Disorders Info" icon to access the "Eating Disorders Information Index".

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Hypokinetic Diseases

• American Heart Association - This site provides information related to the prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases.
• National Stroke Association - This site provides information about the symptoms of stroke, including risk factors, prevention, and recovery.
• Franklin Institute Science Museum/The Heart: An On-Line Exploration - This site provides information about the structure and function of the heart and how to monitor and maintain heart health.
• MyHeartCentral.com - This site provides information about how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - This site provides a variety of information about cardiovascular disease including cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and hypertension.
• American Cancer Society - This site provides information about the different types of cancer including prevention and treatment methods.
• OncoLink - From the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, this site provides a collection of links to resources on: Types of Cancer, Cancer Treatment  Information, Coping with Cancer, Cancer Resources and News.
• National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) - This site provides information concerning the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.

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Contacting the Teacher

Roscoe Hastings teaches PE 101 Co-ed Personal Fitness. Students taking this course online may contact him using the "Communicate" link available in their SLN ANGEL Course Map page, by e-mail at rhastings@monroecc.edu, and telephone (585) 292-2000 mbx 6707.

P. Czaja, Revised 1/2008, http://www.monroecc.edu/go/library